07/12/2025
Yoga has eight limbs:
Yama (ethical restraints),
Niyama (personal observances),
Asana (postures),
Pranayama (breath control),
Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), Dharana (concentration),
Dhyana (meditation),
and Samadhi (absorption or enlightenment).
In an intensive yoga flow, asana and pranayama go together because, without proper breathing, you can't move from one pose to another.
Even though all physical yoga poses are just the beginning of the journey, it is beneficial to keep your body fit and strong so you can sit for a long time in your meditation.
That is the point of asanas.
Hari Om 🕉