Yoga

8. Samadhi

Achieving union

7. Dhyana

Attaining contemplation

6. Dharana

Adopting concentration

5. Prathyahara

Work on the mind

1. Yama

Balance with the society

2. Niyama

Balance with the self

3. Asana

Work on the body

4. Pranayama

Work on the breath

Definitions of Yoga

7 Books which everyone must read

1. Autobiography of a yogi - Paramahamsa Yogananda
2. Living with the Himalayan Masters - Swami Rama
3. Apprenticed to a Himalayan Master - Sri M.
4. Doorways to light - Krishnananda
5. Laws of the spirit world - Khorshed Bhavanagari
6. The Third eye - Tuesday Lobsang Rampa
7. Yoga, Enlightenment and Perfection - Sri Vidyatheertha Foundation

TEXT BOOKS FOR YOGA

Bhagavadgeetha – by Maharshi Vedavyasa

Upanishads on yoga – by unknown rshis

Yogasoothra – by Maharshi Pathanjali

Yogavasishta - by unknown yogi

Gherandasamhitha – by Maharshi Gheranda

Shivasamhitha – by unknown yogi

Gorakshasamhitha – by Gorakshanatha

Yogayajnavalkya – by unknown yogi

Hatayogapradeepika – by Swathmarama