Astaunga Yoga

Yes. I think you mean Aṣṭāṅga Yoga (अष्टाङ्ग योग), a Sanskrit term meaning “eight-limbed yoga.” The eight limbs are traditionally described by Patañjali in the Yoga Sūtras: Yama — ethical restraints How we control our behavior toward others. Ahimsa — non-harming Satya — truthfulness Asteya — non-stealing Brahmacarya — control of sexual energy / conduct Aparigraha — non-possessiveness Niyama — personal observances How we discipline ourselves. Shauca — purity Santosha — contentment Tapas — self-discipline Svādhyāya — self-study Īśvara praṇidhāna — surrender to the Supreme Āsana — posture Traditionally, the practice of maintaining a steady, comfortable posture for meditation. Prāṇāyāma — regulation of prāṇa through the breath. Pratyāhāra — withdrawal of the senses The mind stops being pulled outward by sensory objects. Dhāraṇā — concentration Holding the mind steadily on one object. Dhyāna — meditation A continuous flow of concentration toward the object. Samādhi — absorption The mind becomes deeply absorbed in the object of meditation. In a simple progression Yama → Niyama → Āsana → Prāṇāyāma → Pratyāhāra → Dhāraṇā → Dhyāna → Samādhi You may notice that the last three—dhāraṇā, dhyāna, and samādhi—are very closely connected. Patañjali calls their combined practice saṃyama. Also, Aṣṭāṅga Yoga is not simply the modern “Ashtanga yoga” exercise system associated with a particular style of physical yoga. The Sanskrit term aṣṭāṅga literally means aṣṭa = eight + aṅga = limbs/parts. Since you have been studying Tantra and Bába's teachings, I can also explain how these eight limbs differ from the Ananda Marga approach, because there are some important differences in terminology and philosophy.