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Understanding Yoga through Knowledge and Practice


YOGA PHILOSOPHY: e.

Welcome to the Philosophy page where you can learn about the concepts behind the practice of yoga. This page is under construction so check back often to see newly added information.

EIGHT LIMBS OF ASHTANGA YOGA SIX LIMBS OF VEDANTA YOGA
The eight-limbed path as outlined by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras places the yamas & steps effective when practiced together, and each one prepares the mind and body for the nuances of the next.

  1. Yama - Self-restraints
  2. Niyama - Moral observences
  3. Asana - Postures
  4. Pranayama - Breath control
  5. Pratyahara - Withdrawal of the senses
  6. Dharana - One-pointed concentration
  7. Dhyana - Meditation
  8. Samadhi - Liberation
The six-limbed path, as outlined in the Gheranda Samhita, assume that the and niyamas and places more emphasis on the energetic body by including mudras.

  1. Asana - Postures
  2. Mudra - Hand gestures
  3. Pranayama - Breath control
  4. Pratayahara - Withdrawal of the senses
  5. Dhyana - Meditation
  6. Samadhi - Liberation