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Eight Limbs Of Yoga | Ashtanga Yoga | Yog Sutra

Yoga Vidya School · 0:46

In this practice

Key teachings

  • The Eight Limbs of Yoga (Ashtanga Yoga philosophy)
  • Understanding Yama as social discipline
  • The ethical foundations of yogic practice

Ideal for

  • Students of yoga philosophy
  • Individuals seeking a deeper understanding of Ashtanga Yoga's roots
  • Practitioners interested in the ethical dimensions of yoga

Lesson

Steps

  • Philosophical study (Swadhyaya)
  • Contemplation of ethical principles
  • Discourse and intellectual exploration of yoga texts

Benefits

  • Deeper understanding of yoga's ancient wisdom
  • Enhanced ethical awareness and self-reflection
  • Improved self-discipline through moral guidelines
  • Mental clarity and philosophical insight

Transcript

in yogic system there are eight limbs are there and out of the eight limbs the first limb is known as Yama and Yama is further divided into five division and what do you mean by m m means social discipline if you are living in society you have to follow this social discipline by any cause so these five disciplines the five divisions are known as Yamaha it is telling like this

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
5 minutes
Equipment
none
Target areas
mindintellectethical consciousnessspiritual understanding
Energy
calming

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