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. Example - non-violence.
2. Qualities to cultivate. Example - contentment.
3. Posture
4. Breath regulation
5. Withdrawal of mind from senses
6. Concentration
7. Meditation
8. Equanimity, meditative absorption

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

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