Yoga is the union of mind, body and spirit. There are four paths to yoga. In Tamara's yoga classes, we practice the Raja Yoga path of physical postures, breath control and meditation to promote health and well-being. Raja Yoga features eight limbs of practice.

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The Four Paths to Yoga

1. Raja Yoga - Postures, breath control, meditation
2. Karma Yoga - Honesty, selfless action, service
3. Bhakti Yoga - Devotion, faith to God or spirit
4. Jnana Yoga - Wisdom, introspection, contemplation

The Eight Limbs of Yoga

1. Yamas - How we interact with the world
   
   
   • Ahimsa - Non-violence of actions or thought
   • Satya - Truthfulness
   • Asteya - Non-stealing
   • Brahmacharya - Moderation
   • Aparigraha - Non-attachment
     
     
2. Niyamas - How we set our own environment
   
   
   • Shaucha - Purity and cleanliness
   • Santosha - Contentment and acceptance
   • Tapas - Discipline towards goals
   • Swadhyaya - Self-education and study
   • Ishwara-Pranidhana - Surrender to the universe
     
     
3. Asana - Physical postures
4. Pranayama - Breath control
5. Pratyahara - Withdrawal of the senses
6. Dharana - Meditation with effort
7. Dhyana - Meditation without effort
8. Samadhi - Liberation from attachment

Suggested Reading: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda