A beginners guide to yoga: articles exploring Patanjali’s guidelines for a good life, the Eight Limbs of Yoga, and how to make them relevant to modern life.
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Ultimate Enlightenment: Samadhi, the Eighth Limb of Yoga
The final limb of yoga, samadhi, is said to be a state of enlightenment. The ancient yet practical application of yoga Over 1,700 years ago an ancient sage going by the name Patanjali brought together his observations of life into a set of clear guidelines. These guidelines, he claimed, would not only to lead a […]
Beyond Image and Asanas: A Brief Definition of Yoga
What’s the first thought that pops into your mind when someone mentions yoga to you? For many it will be to do with lean, bendy bodies and a form of exercise. While this is not completely wrong, yoga is so much more than exercise and postures. In fact, the asanas – the postures – only […]