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

External withdrawal

svaviį¹£ayāsaį¹ƒprayoge cittasvarÅ«pānukāra ivendriyāį¹‡Äį¹ƒ pratyāhāraįø„ - "When the mind maintains awareness, yet does not mingle...

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The 4th Limb of Yoga: Pranayama and Breathwork pranayama/breathwork the eight limbs of yoga

Slow & Subtle

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

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The 3rd Limb of Yoga: Asana and Yoga Poses asana/yoga poses the eight limbs of yoga

Steady & Comfortable

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

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The Niyamas - Ishvara Pranidhana: Present Moment Surrender ishvara pranidhana/surrender the eight limbs of yoga the niyamas

Surrendering to Now 

'By total surrender, samadhi is attained' - The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Sutra 2.45. The word ‘Ishvara...

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The Niyamas - Svadhyaya: Study True Identity svadhyaya/seflstudy the eight limbs of yoga the niyamas

Witness to Shift 

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

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The Niyamas - Tapas: Self-Discipline to Evolve tapas/self discipline the eight limbs of yoga the niyamas

Heat to Evolve

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

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The Niyamas - Santosha: Present Moment Contentment santosha/contentment the eight limbs of yoga the niyamas

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...

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The Niyamas - Saucha: External & Internal Purification saucha/purification the eight limbs of yoga the niyamas

Purify To Shine

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

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The Yamas - Aparigraha: NonAttachment For Freedom aparigraha/nonattachment the eight limbs of yoga the yamas

Detach & Free Yourself

“When the lack of desire to possess is firmly anchored, there is a profound understanding of the how and why...

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The Yamas - Brahmacharya: The Significance of Non-Excess brahmacharya/ nonexcess the eight limbs of yoga the yamas

Moderation Is Key 

“By one established in continence, vigor is gained”  - The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Sutra II.38. In the...

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