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8 limbs of yoga
The Language of Yoga

Eight Limbs of Yoga: Samadhi

To experience samadhi, which is sometimes called enlightenment, it's often said that you lose your sense of self as a separate from the other. The observer and the observed blend into one. …

The Language of Yoga

The Yamas: Ahimsa

The first yama, ahimsa, is usually translated as non-violence or non-harming. Just like the Hippocratic oath instructs fledgling doctors to “do no harm,” this first yama includes the same fundamental idea for the rest of us: In part of…

The Language of Yoga

Eight Limbs of Yoga: The Yamas

The yamas - there are five of them - make up the first limb of yoga. These, along with the niyamas, are guidelines for living a better, more fulfilled life. But before you roll your eyes, the yamas are…

The image depicts a woman practicing yoga or meditation. She has a natural, curly hairstyle and is wearing a gray tank top. Her eyes are closed, and her hands are positioned in a prayer-like gesture at her chest, suggesting a state of calm and focus. The background features a soft turquoise color, which adds to the serene atmosphere of the scene. The overall mood conveys tranquility and mindfulness, typical of yoga or meditation practices.
Yoga for Women

THE FEMINIZATION OF YOGA

If you’ve attended a yoga class recently, chances are that a good portion of it, if not the vast majority, is made of up women. Depending on how you look at it, this might either be a benefit or…