Ashtanga Yoga Guide for Self-realization

The practices and postures of Ashtanga Yoga which will enable you to achieve mastery over the mind and body which will eventually lead to Self Realization.

It is also very inspiring and explains the true ultimate purpose of yogi practice and how one can progress on the path of mysticism.
Table of Contents-

The Subtle Bodies and the Chakras
Yama
Ashtanga Yoga: The Eight Limbs of Yoga
The Relationship between Yama and Niyama
The Principles and Practice of Yama
Ahimsa: Non-violence, Non-injury, Non-harming
Satya: Non-lying, Truthfulness
Asteya: Non-stealing
Brahmacharya: Non-sensuality
Aparigraha: Non-attachment, Non-greed

Niyama
Saucha: Cleanliness, Purity
Santosha: Contentment
Tapas: Austerity
Svadhaya: Self-study
Isvarapranidhana: Surrender to God

Asana
What is Hatha Yoga?
Purification
Fasting for Purification
The Yogic Diet Bandhas
Mudras

Pranayama
Prana, the Vital Energy of the Universe
The Five Life—Forces of the Body
Guidelines for the Practice of Pranayama
Swara Yoga
Four Different Methods of Breathing
Hand Mudras for controlling the breath
Pranayama Techniques
Pranic Healing

• Pratyahara
• The Senses
• The Practice of Pratyahara

Dharana
Achieving Dharana
Interiorizing and Concentrating the Mind
Other Techniques that Help Concentration

Dhyana
Why We Need to Meditate
The Practice of Meditation
Kriya Yoga: An Advanced Spiritual Accelerator

Samadhi
The Difference Between Meditation (Dhyana) and Samadhi
The Stages of Samadhi