- Yama and Niyama: The first principle of yoga is daily practice till the ethics become an important part of life. One has to follow the discipline and cleanliness and go through course of training from anuvrata to mahavrata and subject oneself to a series of lessons in positive and negative principles, the observances (niyama) and the restraints (yama).
- Asana and Pranayama: Physical exercises form a part of Hathayoga, which is vital to enable one to keep fit and also t reduce weight, enhance one's beauty internal as well as external. The next part of Hathayoga is again equally important. Pranayama- meaning controlling one's body through breathing. The regular practice of this helps build immunity and also gets rid of various diseases in a natural way without side effects.
- Pratyahara: PIt is a technique of controlling the senses both external (bahiranga) and internal (antaranga) thereby bridging the space between the body and the mind. The process involves relaxation, centralization, visualization and wariness.
- Dharana and Dhyana: This method starts with concentration and progresses to a constant flow of meditation. It takes you to a transcending world of mesmarization.
- Samadhi: This is the final stage of yoga when a person completely gains control over all his senses. He attains a divine position, which is above the worldly desire.