8 limbs of yoga
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The 8 Limbs of Yoga?The core of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra is an eight-limbed path that forms the structural framework for yoga
practice. Upon practicing all eight limbs of the path it becomes self-evident that no one element is elevated over another in a hierarchical order. Each is part of a
holistic focus which eventually brings completeness to the individual as they find their connectivity to the
divine. Because we are all uniquely individual a person can emphasize one branch and then move on
to another as they round out their understanding.
Limbs of Yoga
Yama
Yama are the moral code for the human being s to adopt in their
life, and are very much the part of a yogi.
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NiyamaNiyama is the six internal practices that
create a positive environment around us, give us inner strength and help us move
towards the path of yoga.
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Asana
Asana is the physical postures that are done rightly to make us become consciousness with the body and sustain healthy body
and mind.
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Pranayama
Pranayama is a life force or we know as prana which we can get through five forms
of breathing techniques: Prana, Apana, Vyan, Udana & Samana.
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PratyaharaPratyahara is the method of controlling the distracted mind through the withdrawal of
your senses. It leads to relaxation, inner stability, and self-awareness. You can
become a master of your body and mind.
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SamadhiSamadhi is a state of meditation to reach the higher level of concentration, self-realization
and union with God. It is formed of two words sama and dhi – sama meaning
equanimity and dhi means buddhi Some of the Samadhi types are:
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Savikalpa Samadhi Nirvikalpa Samadhi Mahasamadhi
DhyanaTo be under deep concentration or thought is Dhyana. It involves complete control over
the mind that can lead to deeper concentration, calmness, and tranquility.
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DharanaDharana is a focus or holding of your mind on one point, object or place. In this stage, you are not allowing your mind to deviate
from one position and increasing your concentration level.
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