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ashtanga
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ashtanga - Sanskrit for "having eight parts"—referring to the eight limbs or sutras of yoga; ashtanga yoga is also known as power yoga.
See also related terms for limbs.


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These eight astanga or limbs of yoga are: yamas, niyamas, asanas, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi.
Toning Astanga , pronounced ashtanga, is an energetic form of yoga developed by K Pattabhi Jois.
Astanga Yoga is concerned with humanity and divinity of the individual.
 
 
 
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