Ashta means eight, anga means limbs. It is an eight-step guide to overcoming the afflictions of the mind to become the purest self. It is written in Patanjali Yoga Sutra in 200 A D. These eight limbs are practised together in Ashtanga Yoga.
While designing any building, engineers focus on the foundation first because they know that a strong foundation can hold a building for centuries.
Yama and Niyama are the foundation for our yoga sadhana (practice). Western style of yoga is based on Asana ( Physical postures ) others aspects of Ashtanga yoga are known by only a few.
Let’s understand the eight limbs of yoga to achieve our desired outcome (Samadhi).