Types of Siddhis

There are eight siddhis (powers) that are achieved by the yogic practices. These are:

1. Aṇimā: the ability to become smaller than the smallest, reducing one’s body to the size of an atom or even become invisible.
2. Mahimā: the ability to become infinitely large, expanding one’s body to an infinitely large size.
3. Laghimā: the ability to become weightless or lighter than air.
4. Prāpti: the ability to instantaneously travel or be anywhere at will.
5. Prākāmya: the ability to achieve or realize whatever one desires.
6. Īśiṭva: the ability to control nature, individuals, organisms, etc. Supremacy over nature and ability to force influence upon anyone.
7. Vaśiṭva: the ability to control all material elements or natural forces.
8. Garimā : the ability to become infinitely heavy and be immovable by anyone or anything.