Category: 8 Limbs of Yoga
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The Eight Limbs of Yoga: Strengthening Your Spirit and Body
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Ancient Wisdom That Draws You Closer to God “. . . I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit.” — 3 John 2 (NLT) There is a longing many of us carry, whether we can name it…
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Brahmacharya: The Secret Path to Spiritual Strength
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In a world that glorifies instant gratification in the next craving, click, or comfort, self-discipline seems to have become a lost art. We chase pleasure, distraction, and validation, mistaking stimulation for fulfillment. Yet beneath it all, our souls quietly hunger for more; something purer, steadier, real, and eternal. This is…
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Asteya: The Art of Energetic Generosity
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Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt a heaviness and no one had even said a word yet? Or maybe you’ve left a conversation feeling like someone just took a little piece of your soul along with your afternoon. Energy exchanges are happening all the time and…
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Samadhi: Resting in Divine Love
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Samadhi, is the heart of yoga’s eight-limbed path. It is at the very top of the “yoga tree” and is often described as the highest goal of yoga: perfect stillness, BLISS, and unity. This “BLISS” is complete oneness with the Divine. Samadhi is pointing us to the ultimate goal of…
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Īśvara Praṇidhāna: More God, Less Ego
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In the ancient yoga tradition, the final of the five Niyamas (personal observances) in Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga is called Īśvara Praṇidhāna.In Sanskrit: Together, Īśvara Praṇidhāna is the practice of total surrender to God. This principle is found within the second limb of the yoga tree, pretty close to…