Which is NOT a limb of Ashtanga Yoga?
Relaxation, though essential in Yoga, is not listed as one of the eight limbs of Ashtāṅga Yoga. These limbs include Yama, Niyama, Āsana, Prānāyāma, Pratyāhāra, Dhārana, Dhyāna and Samādhi. Answer: (C) Relaxation
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Relaxation is an important aspect of Yoga practice but is not explicitly one of the eight limbs of Ashtāṅga Yoga. These limbs, outlined by Mahārṣi Patanjali, include Yama (ethics), Niyama (discipline), Āsana (postures), Prānāyāma (breath control), Pratyāhāra (sense withdrawal), Dhārana (concentration), Dhyāna (meditation), and Samādhi (blissful absorption). Together, these steps guide practitioners toward holistic well-being and spiritual enlightenment, while relaxation supports overall practice by calming the body and mind.