As a diamond has many facets reflecting various prisms of light,so does the word YOGA.Each facet produces varying shades of colours which can be aspects of the entire range of complex human desire to harness inner peace, health and happiness-B.K.S IYENGAR.
The above statement by one of the reknown masters of yoga gives us a beautiful insight into the world of Hatha yoga-the Eight fold path of Yoga wherin the ultimate goal is Self realisation.
The true measure of your practise is to be mentally present,maintain awareness of the whole body and have a calm and steady breath