Dissecting The 8 Limbs and Their Origins

The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

We've all heard of the 8 Limbs of Yoga, but do you really know what they are? Today I'm going to explore the eight limbs of yoga, their origins, and their significance in spiritual practice. I'll look at each limb's purpose, giving a detailed examination, as well as the historical context of the Yoga Sutras. Get ready to finally gain a true understanding of: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi.

I'll discuss:

๐Ÿ”นHow the Yoga Sutras codify the eight limbs, drawing from earlier texts.

๐Ÿ”นThe ultimate aim of yoga: which is to quiet the mind and remove ignorance.

๐Ÿ”นEtymology of the Sanskrit word for each of the 8 Limbs.

๐Ÿ’– Curious about the Uplifted membership and want to know more? Check it out here => https://www.brettlarkin.com/uplifted/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=uplifted

FREE Practice: Yoga to Connect with Your Body | Soothing Movements & Music ๐ŸŽถ | Yoga Connecting the Mind and Body

Relevant Blog: The 8 Limbs of Yoga Study Guide [Explained For Modern Life]

Relevant to Today's Episode:

๐Ÿ History of Yoga

๐Ÿ“– Yoga Life Book

๐Ÿ’– Uplifted Membership

๐Ÿ’ซ Somatic Certification

๐ŸŽง Also Listen to:

#276 โ€“ What are Patanjali's Yoga Sutras - What Every Yogi Should Know

#279 โ€“ Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary โ€“ BOOK ONE Explained

#282 โ€“ Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary โ€“ BOOK TWO Explained

#283 โ€“ Dismantling the Kleshas: The Actual Aim of Yoga

ยฉ 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

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We've all heard of the 8 Limbs of Yoga, but do you really know what they are? Today I'm going to explore the eight limbs of yoga, their origins, and their significance in spiritual practice. I'll look at each limb's purpose, giving a detailed examination, as well as the historical context of the Yoga Sutras. Get ready to finally gain a true understanding of: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi.

I'll discuss:

๐Ÿ”นHow the Yoga Sutras codify the eight limbs, drawing from earlier texts.

๐Ÿ”นThe ultimate aim of yoga: which is to quiet the mind and remove ignorance.

๐Ÿ”นEtymology of the Sanskrit word for each of the 8 Limbs.

๐Ÿ’– Curious about the Uplifted membership and want to know more? Check it out here => https://www.brettlarkin.com/uplifted/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=uplifted

FREE Practice: Yoga to Connect with Your Body | Soothing Movements & Music ๐ŸŽถ | Yoga Connecting the Mind and Body

Relevant Blog: The 8 Limbs of Yoga Study Guide [Explained For Modern Life]

Relevant to Today's Episode:

๐Ÿ History of Yoga

๐Ÿ“– Yoga Life Book

๐Ÿ’– Uplifted Membership

๐Ÿ’ซ Somatic Certification

๐ŸŽง Also Listen to:

#276 โ€“ What are Patanjali's Yoga Sutras - What Every Yogi Should Know

#279 โ€“ Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary โ€“ BOOK ONE Explained

#282 โ€“ Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary โ€“ BOOK TWO Explained

#283 โ€“ Dismantling the Kleshas: The Actual Aim of Yoga

ยฉ 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

2025-04-30 29 min
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