8 Limbs of Yoga

8 Limbs of Yoga

What they are and why they are important!

The yoga sutras of Patanjali refers to the 8 limbs of yoga, each of which offers guidance and how to live a purposeful and fulfilling life.  The yoga sutras are 196 threads or pearls of wisdom to live by.  The teachings date back 2,000 years.

1. Yama– outer codes of conduct
2. Niyama- inner codes of conduct
3. Asana- postures, yoga poses and shapes
4. Pranayama- breath control
5. Pratyahara- withdraw from senses, isolating consciousness from distraction
6. Dharana- concentration
7. Dhyana- meditation
8. Samadi- liberation, enlightenment

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