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Steps to quiet one’s mind and merge with the infinite
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Yama – Social Ethics, “restraints” – Karma Yoga Ahimsa – nonviolence, reducing harm Satya – truth
Asteya – non stealing
Brahmacarya – appropriate use of one’s vital energy
Aparigraha – non possessiveness
Niyama – Personal ethics, “internal restraints”, self-observation – Bhakti Yoga
Sauca – purity, cleanliness
Santosa – contentment
Tapas – practice causing change, “heat”
Svadhyaya – self-study/observation (especially mantra) Ishvara Pranidhana – devotion, surrender to a higher force
Asana – Posture, sitting – Raja Yoga
Sutras 2.46 – The posture is firm and soft.
Pranayama – Breath regulation – Raja Yoga Sutras 2.49, 2.50 and 2.51
Pratyahara – Internalization of the senses, “drawing back” – Raja Yoga Sutras 2.54 and 2.55
Dharana – Focus, concentration – Raja Yoga
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