This Dashakam introduces the eight limbs of yoga: Yama (restraints), Niyama (observances), Asana (postures), Pranayama (breath control), Pratyahara (withdrawal of senses), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation), and Samadhi (absorption).
Namaskarams and Dhanyavadaha to Smt Savithri Ramesh and Smt Asha Murarka for their help.