To fully understand your yoga practice, you must understand the philosophy that gave it birth. This post delves into the rich Indian philosophical traditions that shape the Eight Limbs, revealing how ethics, meditation, and physical postures are all expressions of a timeless quest for truth and self-realization.

• 🧠 The Foundation of Practice: Learn how Indian philosophy provides the core ideas that make yoga a comprehensive system for living.
• 🗺️ A Practical Roadmap: See the Eight Limbs as Patanjali’s structured application of philosophical principles for personal growth.
· 🕊️ Meditation as Philosophy: Understand how Dhyana is the practice of achieving inner stillness, a key philosophical goal.
• 💫 Asana with Intention: Discover how every physical posture is designed to be a moving meditation and a tool for spiritual insight.
• 🎯 Teaching with Depth: Gain insights into how sharing the philosophical “why” empowers both beginners and advanced practitioners to engage more deeply.

From Theory to Practice: Engaging with the Eight Limbs of Yoga (books on Amazon)