The Eight Limbs of Yoga, also known as Ashtanga Yoga, is a set of guidelines for living a meaningful and purposeful life, as outlined by Sage Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras.
Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truthfulness), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (continence or moderation), Aparigraha (non-possessiveness or non-greed).
Saucha (cleanliness or purity), Santosha (contentment), Tapas (austerity or disciplined use of energy), Svadhyaya (self-study), Ishvara Pranidhana (surrender to a higher power or dedication to the divine).
The practice of physical postures to develop strength, flexibility, and balance. The purpose of asana is to prepare the body for prolonged periods of meditation.
Techniques for controlling and regulating the breath to enhance the flow of prana (life energy) in the body and to calm the mind.
The practice of withdrawing the senses from external objects and distractions to direct the attention inward.
Focused concentration on a single point or object, such as a mantra, the breath, or a visual point, to train the mind.
Sustained, uninterrupted meditation, where concentration becomes deeper and more continuous, leading to a state of flow and inner stillness.
The ultimate state of consciousness is where the individual self merges with the universal consciousness, resulting in a profound sense of peace, joy, and unity with all of existence.
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