Yoga One Studio       306 N. Sycamore St. Petersburg, VA 23803

1. Yama - the five restraints or the "don'ts"
   • Ahimsa - Non-violence
   • Asteya - Truthfulness
   • Brahmacharya - Control of the senses 
   • Asteya - Non-stealing
   • Aparigraha - Non-covetousness and non-acceptance of gifts
2. Niyama - the five observances or the "do's"
   • Saucha - Purity, cleanliness
   • Santosha - Contentment
   • Tapas - Austerity
   • Swadhyaya - Self-study, study of scriptures
   • Ishwara Pranidhana - Surrender 
3. Asana - Physical practice
4. Pranayama - Control of prana (breath) or life force
5. Pratyahara - Withdrawal of the senses
6. Dharana - Concentration
7. Dhyana - Meditation 
8. Samadhi - Super-conscious state



•	Yoga is solely about you & your peace with a focus on your breath, while slowly gaining mastery over your body.
•	Yoga is not competitive & we should never compare ourselves to others or how we might have practiced at another time.
•	We should never feel strain or pain during yoga, slowly allowing our bodies to evolve into the postures.
•	Yoga has many benefits including: - Reduced Stress/Relaxation - Increased flexibility & strength - Weight maintenance - Better Digestion - Improved Immune System
•	The goal of Yoga is to remain completely present in the moment during our practice, forgetting past & future for that period.
•	We should not eat a large meal 2 hours before or 1 hour after practice.