In Patanjali's Yoga Sutra, he defines eight limbs or the eightfold path called ashtanga. These eight steps serve as guidelines on how to live a meaningful and purposeful life. They are defined as follows: (more…)
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Yoga and Patanjali
What are Patanjali’s Eight Limbs?
What is Patanjali?
Patanjali is often referred to as the “father of yoga”. He is accredited for documenting his thoughts and knowledge in The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali. In this work, Patanjali compiled 195 sutras that define an ethical blueprint for living a moral life and incorporating the science of yoga into one’s life. Although no one is exactly sure when Patanjali lived, it is estimated he roamed India somewhere between 200 B.C. and 200 A.D. (more…)
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