Why is it said,
Yoga is more than just postures?

In Patanjali's Sutras there is reference made to the eight limbs of Yoga.
The eight limbs of Yoga are:
1. Moral discipline: non-violence, truth, non-stealing, right use of energy, non-greed.
2. Qualities to cultivate: cleanliness, contentment, disciplined practices that burn out impurities, study, surrender to / abiding in the Supreme.
3. Posture
4. Breath regulation
5. Withdrawal of mind from senses
6. Concentration
7. Meditation
8. Equanimity, medtative absorption

As you can see, posture is one part of the eight limb Yoga system. 
 

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