Hatha yoga is one of the most ancient yoga practices that has 7 limbs according to a text Gerandsamhita, shodhan(purification), dridta(stability), sthairya(steadiness), dhairya(calmness), laghawa(lightness), pratyaksha(self realization) and nirlipta(liberation)
- Shatkarma for body cleansing and purification.
- Asana for body strengthening and stability.
- Mudra for body steadying.
- Pratyahara for mind calming.
- Pranayama for inner lightness.
- Dhyana for self realization.
- Samādhi for self liberation.
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