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Samadhi (Bliss or Enlightenment): The Eighth Limb of Yoga Explained
Samadhi, Bliss, the union with the Whole and oneness with the Universe, is something that cannot be explained in words. It’s something each individual must try to experience on his…
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Dhyana (Meditative Absorption): The Seventh Limb of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga
The actual practice of meditation is definitely not something we can actively ‘do’, rather it describes the spontaneous action of something that happens as a result of everything else https://www.doyou.com/dhyana-the-7th-limb-of-yoga-explained-66579/…
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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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