Many people in the modern world associate yoga primarily with physical postures (asanas), however, traditional yoga encompasses a comprehensive system that goes far beyond the physical aspect. The ultimate goal of yoga, as mentioned in classical texts like the Patanjali Yoga Sutras, is liberation or self-realization (kaivalya). The holistic path of yoga includes various dimensions Yamas and Niyamas: These are ethical and moral guidelines that provide the foundation for a yogic lifestyle. They include principles like non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, contentment, and self-discipline. Asanas: Physical postures are only one limb of the eightfold path outlined by Patanjali. Asanas are traditionally practiced to prepare the body for meditation and to develop physical and mental discipline. Pranayama: The control and regulation of breath (prana) are crucial for cultivating life force energy and preparing the mind for meditation./ Pratyahara: This limb involves w...