Outlined by the sage Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras are the eight aspects or limbs of spiritual yogic practice.
- Yama – moral codes
- Niyama – self-purification and study
- Asana – posture
- Pranayama – breath control
- Pratyahara – sense control
- Dharana – intention
- Dhyana – meditation
- Samadhi – contemplation
