* Yama: The first limb deals with ethical standards and integrity. It focuses on our behavior and how we conduct ourselves in life. The five yamas are:

* Ahimsa: Nonviolence. * Satya: Truthfulness.

* Asteya: Nonstealing.

* Brahmacharya: Continence.

* Aparigraha<www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/philosophy/8-limbs-of-yoga/eight-limbs-of-yoga/>: Noncovetousness<www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/philosophy/8-limbs-of-yoga/eight-limbs-of-yoga/>1<www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/philosophy/8-limbs-of-yoga/eight-limbs-of-yoga/>.

* Niyama: The second limb relates to self-discipline and spiritual observances. Examples include attending temple or church services, practicing personal meditation, and cultivating contentment. The five niyamas are:

* Saucha: Cleanliness.

* Samtosa: Contentment. * Tapas: Spiritual austerities.

* Svadhyaya: Study of sacred scriptures and self.

* Isvara pranidhana<www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/philosophy/8-limbs-of-yoga/eight-limbs-of-yoga/>: Surrender to God<www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/philosophy/8-limbs-of-yoga/eight-limbs-of-yoga/>1<www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/philosophy/8-limbs-of-yoga/eight-limbs-of-yoga/>.

* Asana: Asanas refer to the physical postures practiced in yoga. The body is considered a temple of spirit, and caring for it is essential for spiritual growth. Through asana practice, we develop discipline and concentration, both necessary for meditation<www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/philosophy/8-limbs-of-yoga/eight-limbs-of-yoga/>1<www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/philosophy/8-limbs-of-yoga/eight-limbs-of-yoga/>.

* Pranayama: This limb involves breath control. It focuses on regulating the breath, which impacts our energy and mental state.

* Pratyahara: Pratyahara is the withdrawal of the senses. It encourages turning inward and detaching from external distractions.

* Dharana: Dharana is concentration. It involves focusing the mind on a single point or object.

* Dhyana: Dhyana refers to meditation. It is a deeper state of concentration, leading to inner awareness and stillness.

* Samadhi: The final limb, samadhi, represents complete integration. It is a state of pure bliss and union with the divine<www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/philosophy/8-limbs-of-yoga/eight-limbs-of-yoga/>2<en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashtanga_%28eight_limbs_of_yoga%29>3<www.artofliving.org/in-en/yoga/beginners/eight-limbs-of-yoga>4<www.fitsri.com/articles/8-limbs-of-yoga>.