8 Limbs of Yoga

The power point presentation is a precise explanation of the eight limbs of yoga which forms the basic structure of what constitutes yoga. Each limb has its own importance in the life of the human being.

1. T he 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.

2. Limbs of Yoga

3. 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. 1

4. Niyama Niyama 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. 2

5. Asana Asana is the physical postures that are done rightly to make us become consciousness with the body and sustain healthy body and mind. 3

6. 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 . 4

7. Pratyahara Pratyahara 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. 5

8. Samadhi Samadhi 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: 6 Savikalpa Samadhi Nirvikalpa Samadhi Mahasamadhi

9. Dhyana To be under deep concentration or thought is Dhyana . It involves complete control over the mind that can lead to deeper concentration, calmness, and tranquility. 7

10. Dharana Dharana 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.   8

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