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Yoga FAQs (cont.)

Medical Author:
Rick Kulkarni, MD
Coauthor:
Paul Kulkarni
Coauthor:
Geetha Kulkarni
Medical Editor:
Manoj Sharma, MBBS, PhD
Medical Editor:
Mary L Windle, PharmD
Medical Editor:
Thomas M DeBerardino, MD

How is yoga different from meditation?

Meditation (dhyana) is a part of total yoga practice. Yoga is composed of 8 basic principles.

  • Rules for living in society (Yama)


  • Self-restraining rules (Niyama)


  • Low physical impact postures (Asana)


  • Breathing techniques (Pranayama)

  • Detachment of the mind from senses (Pratihara)


  • Concentration (Dharana)


  • Meditation (Dhyana)


  • Complete union with super consciousness (Samadhi)

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