1. The Eight Limbs of Yoga

According to Patanjali, yoga consists of eight interconnected limbs that guide spiritual growth.

• Yama – Ethical discipline
• Niyama – Personal observances
• Asana – Physical postures
• Pranayama – Breath control
• Pratyahara – Withdrawal of senses
• Dharana – Concentration
• Dhyana – Meditation
• Samadhi – Enlightenment

2. The Five Koshas

The koshas represent layers of human existence from physical to spiritual.

3. The Three Gunas

Sattva (purity), Rajas (activity), and Tamas (inertia) influence our thoughts and actions.

4. Dietary Guidelines

Dietary guidelines in Bhagavad Gita and other Yoga scriptures based on 3 modes of nature - Sattva (purity), Rajas (activity), and Tamas (inertia) influence our thoughts and actions.

The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend enjoying a wide variety of nutritious food. The Guidelines provide evidence based recommendations on the types and amounts of foods Australians should eat to meet nutritional requirements.