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List and Describe the 8-limb path of Patanjali's Astanga Yoga.

Yamas - Dealing with the exterior world

Niyamas - Dealing with the interior self

Asana - Poses and postures

Pranayama - Breath and breathing exercises

Pratyahara - Withdrawing of the Senses

Dharana - Concentration and Focusing the Mind

Dhyana - Meditation and Contemplation

Samadhi - Super-conscious oneness with the object of Meditation

List the elements of the Yamas.

Ahimsa - Non-Violence

Satya - Truthfulness

Asteya - Non-Stealing

'The Tree of Yoga' examines Patañjali's Yoga Sūtras as parts of a tree. A system that works together to bring peace and well being to Mind, Body and Breath. Patañjali's Yoga Sūtras layout an eight limb path.