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Dharana (Focussed Concentration): The Sixth Limb of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga
When we practice Dharana, the mind gets peaceful. We strengthen the mind by focusing on one area and practicing control of the mind. Closely linked to the previous two limbs;…
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Pratyahara: The Fifth Limb of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga
Pratyahara changes our state of mind so that we become so absorbed in what it is we’re focussing on, that the things outside of ourselves no longer bother us and…
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Pranayama: The Fourth limb of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga
The breath truly is the key in moving distractions from the mind. (Read our introduction to the 8 limbs of yoga here…) What is Pranayama? Pranayama is the fourth limb of…
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Asana: The Third limb of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga
Asanas come after the outward and inward guidelines of Yama and Niyama, and prepare us for Pranayama. They are a physical purification and a way to become calm and steady.…
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The Benefits of Mindful Breathing: 4 Reasons to Breathe Better
In part three of this three-part series on The Science of Breathing, discover a few of the ways focusing on the breath in yoga—and in everyday life—can improve your overall…
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Ashtanga Yoga The Primary and Intermediate Series
https://www.ekhartyoga.com/articles/ashtanga-yoga-the-primary-and-intermediate-series – Jenny Savage We take a closer look at the Primary and Intermediate series of Ashtanga Yoga. What are they and when can we progress through the series? Six series…