The Eight Limbs of Yoga

Yamas, the first limb, explains the golden rules or moral codes of yoga. There are five Yamas; Ahimsa (non-violence/peace), Satya (Truth), Asteya...

Niyamas, the second limb, explains the personal practices or observances to keep the mind, body and personal surroundings healthy and clean. These...

Asana, the third limb, represents physical postures, as we learn about the proper intention for practicing asanas in this system. The aim...

Pranayama, the fourth limb, explores the use of Prana or life force, how to use breath regulation as a technique to increase...

Pratyahara, the fifth limb, explores the idea of sensorial withdrawal. Learning and understanding the difference between sensorial knowledge and universal wisdom.

Dharana, the sixth limb, explains focus and concentration, the first and most crucial step into meditation. How to become one with the...

Dhyana or meditation is the seventh limb. Here we learn what meditation is, how to begin and how to apply it in...

Samadhi, the eight limb, absorption, explains the end result of the eight limbs ancient recipe. Exploring the opposite of duality, merging into...