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5th Limb of Yoga: Pratyahara and the 5 Senses 5th limb of yoga 8 limbs of yoga pratyahara/sensory withdrawal

External withdrawal

svaviṣayāsaṃprayoge cittasvarūpānukāra ivendriyāṇāṃ pratyāhāraḥ - "When the mind maintains awareness, yet does not mingle with th...

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4th Limb of Yoga: Pranayama and Breathwork 4th limb of yoga 8 limbs of yoga pranayama/breathwork

Slow & Subtle

'tasmin sati shvasa prashvsayoh gati vichchhedah pranayamah' - Once that posture has been achieved, the slowing or braking of the force...

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3rd Limb of Yoga: Asana and Yoga Poses 3rd limb of yoga 8 limbs of yoga asana/yoga poses

Steady & Comfortable

'Sthira sukham asanam' - The posture for yoga meditation should be steady, stable, and comfortable - The Yoga Sutras of Patanjal...

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Niyamas - Svadhyaya: Study True Identity 2nd limb of yoga - niyamas 8 limbs of yoga svadhyaya/seflstudy

Witness to Shift 

‘From self-study of sacred text (svadhyaya) one attains communion with the Divine.’ - The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Sutra 2.44

The...

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Niyamas - Tapas: Self-Discipline to Evolve 2nd limb of yoga - niyamas 8 limbs of yoga tapas/self discipline

Heat to Evolve

‘Austerity (tapas) destroys impurities, perfects the body and masters sense organs.’ - The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Sutra 2.43

The w...

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Niyamas - Santosha: Present Moment Contentment 2nd limb of yoga - niyamas 8 limbs of yoga santosha/contentment

Gratitude is Joy

‘As a result of contentment there is purity of the mind, one-pointedness, control of the senses, and fitness for the vision of Self’...

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Niyamas - Saucha: External & Internal Purification 2nd limb of yoga - niyamas 8 limbs of yoga saucha/purification

Purify To Shine

"As a result of purification, one establishes a detachment from the body and is not influenced by others" ~ The Yoga Sutras of Patanj...

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Yamas - Aparigraha: NonAttachment For Freedom 1st limb of yoga - yamas 8 limbs of yoga aparigraha/nonattachment

Detach & Free Yourself

"When one is steadfast in non-possessiveness or non-grasping with the senses (aparigraha), there arises knowledge of the why a...

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Yamas - Brahmacharya: The Significance of Non-Excess 1st limb of yoga - yamas 8 limbs of yoga brahmacharya/ nonexcess

Moderation Is Key 

“When walking in the awareness of the highest reality (brahmacharya) is firmly established, then a great strength, capacity, or vi...

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Yamas - Asteya: Non-Stealing From Yourself & Others 1st limb of yoga - yamas 8 limbs of yoga asteya/nonstealing

You Are & Have Enough 

"When non-stealing (asteya) is established, all jewels, or treasures present themselves, or are available to the Yogi (asteya ...

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