how many elements of yoga are
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There are 5 elements of yoga
- Earth
- Water
- Fire
- Air
- Ether (light, life, consciousness, space).
They are found in all aspects of life and in all things.
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8 Elements
(1)Yama
Yama is the first element of Astanga yoga. Through the practice of Yama one can abstain from doing things that keep one's mind involved in the inevitable struggle for survival.
(2) Niyama
Nyamas are related to individual's body and senses. Niyamas are also ethical practices as yamas.
(3). Asana
Asana means position or posture of body.asanas are performed to keep the body flexible, agile and young. Asanas also enhance the beauty of the body by reducing inappropriate accumulation of fat in the body.
(4)Pranayama
Pranayama is the control of the process of breathing.
(5)Pratyahara
Pratyahara is a process of self- control in which an individual is able to exercise control over his senses.
(6)Dharana
Dharana is the concentration of mind. Generally, it is seen that the mind has a tendency to get scattered but if the scattered mind is brought under control and set to one focal point, concentration is said to be achieved.
(7)Dhyana
Dhyana is a process of complete constancy of mind. It is a stage prior to samadhi. Generally, Dhyana remains attached to our life at every point.
(8)Samadhi
This term has firstly a cognitive nature. The union of individual's soul with the Supreme soul is called the samadhi. Samadhi is also called the checking or destruction of all the impulses of mind.
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