Raja Yoga: Yoga in Daily Life

Raja means King. A king acts with independence, self-confidence and assurance. Likewise, a Raja Yogi is autonomous, independent and fearless. Raja Yoga is the path of self-discipline and practice.
Raja Yoga is also known as Ashtanga Yoga (Eight Steps of Yoga), because it is organised in eight parts:
1.Yama - Self-control
2.Niyama- Discipline
3.Asana - Physical exercises
4.Pranayama - Breath exercises
5.Pratyahara - Withdrawal of the senses from external objects
6.Dharana - Concentration
7.Dhyana - Meditation
8.Samadhi - Complete Realisation
The eight steps of Raja Yoga provide systematic instruction to attain inner peace, clarity, self-control and Realisation.