The 8 Limbs of Yoga
In Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the eightfold path is called ashtanga, which means “eight limbs.” These eight steps act as guidelines on how to live a meaningful and purposeful life. Just as, for Christians, the Ten Commandments act as guidelines, these eight limbs serve as a prescription for moral and ethical conduct and self-discipline. They direct attention toward one’s health, the world around us, others, as well as help us acknowledge the spiritual aspects of our nature. The