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The 8 Limbs are: 1- Yamas – Self-regulating behaviors The first limb, the Yamas, is all about how we interact with others and with ourselves. There are a total of five Yamas:
#1 – Ahimsa: Typically regarded as non-violence and non-harm, ahimsa can also be understood as the practice of benevolence.
#2 – Satya: This is the principle of practicing truthfulness and authenticity with our thoughts, words, and actions. Can we honor how we truly feel about something or someone?
#3 – Asteya: Typically known as the yogic principle of “non-stealing,” Asteya also means honoring the balance of give-and-receive. We don’t take what isn’t ours, and we are mindful of not taking more than we give.
#4 – Aparigraha: This one means non-coveting, non-possessiveness, and detachment. Aparigraha helps us unravel whatever misperceptions, cravings, desires, jealousies, and envy we may harbor internally.
#5 – Brahmacharya: means self-control, temperance, and moderation
2 – Niyamas – Personal observances. Niyamas, help us begin to look at ourselves more deeply. There are five observances:
#1 – Saucha: the principle of cleanliness and purification. The entire theme of Patanjali’s eight limbs is purification – of mind, of emotions, of body, and of energy. We can observe this principle by first ensuring that we keep our bodies and minds clean.
#2 – Santosha: Santosha means contentment, appreciation, and gratitude, which ties in beautifully to the last observance.
#3 – Tapas: The root of the Sanskrit word ‘tapas’ means: “To glow, to shine, to change, & to transform.” Tapas is the practice of burning off impurities through the heat of challenge. By practicing Tapas, you courageously feel the burn and allow it to transform you from the inside out.
#4 – Svadhyaya: Svadhyaya is the principle of self-study. It means to educate yourself and to study/observe yourself. Essentially Svadhyaya is the practice of self-awareness, self-inquiry, and self-reflection.
#5 – Ishvara Pranidhana: Ishvara Pranidhana is the practice of surrender, dedication, devotion, & faith. It’s about really embodying a deep trust in the infinite intelligence and creative wisdom of a higher power.
4 – Pranayama – Regulation of life force energy via the breath ‘Prana’ refers to the life force/ vital energy flowing in and through everything in the universe. Prana flows through the subtle energetic channels (nadis, meridians) and also through the seven main energetic centers that run up and down our spines (chakras). With every breath, prana is absorbed into our bodies. Our thoughts are also a form of prana, so quieting the mind helps to regulate our internal vital energy.
5 – Pratyahara – Withdrawal of the senses The fifth limb of yoga is all about withdrawing the senses from the outer world and drawing them inward so we can explore and become familiar with our internal landscape.
6 – Dharana – Concentration & focus on a single point Once the senses are transcended we move onto the sixth limb, which is all about one-pointed focus and sustained concentration. Dharana is a form of mental training and can involve the use of a focal point such as our breath, a symbol, a candle, or a mantra.
7 – Dhyana – Meditation practices The sixth limb gradually leads to the seventh limb – Dhyana. This is where a state of deep meditation can be experienced. In deep meditation, our personality takes a back seat and our atman or soul/spirit takes over. This is where heart intelligence, intuition, creativity, and inspiration are born.
8 – Samadhi – Union with the true self. Traditionally this eighth and final limb is considered the culmination of the journey – the proverbial mountaintop of consciousness. Samadhi can be defined as the union of the true self and transcendence of the lower self and personality. It can also be defined as a hyperconscious state of no-thought and no-mind that leads to true spiritual freedom.
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