Yoga is a lot more than just holding an awkward pose for what seems like forever. Yoga actually has 8 different steps that make the practice of yoga one of the most powerful life changing experiences I've ever gone through. What are these 8 Limbs of Yoga? Yama - The "don'ts" Niyama - The "dos" Asana - Postures Pranayama - Breath and Circulation Pratyahara - Turning Inwards Dharana - Concentration Dhyana - Meditation Samadhi – Spirituality Now that we know what the 8 limbs are

For those who are new to yoga and have been confused about some of the language used in classes, I'd like to dedicate this post to you. Now there are many different terms that can be used in the yoga world, but these are some of the most common phrases that I have heard in my yoga journey. Asana - I'd like to start this list with something that I'm sure not too many beginners hear too often, but is a major part of the yoga practice. When someone is talking about Asanas, they