The Living Practice
Yoga: anatomy, philosophy & rooted teachings

The path of yoga has eight limbs of one living practice that grow together.

The Eight Limbs
Limb 1 Yama Guiding Principles Enter Yama → Limb 2 Niyama Observances Enter Niyama → Limb 3 Asana Postures Enter Asana → Limb 4 Pranayama Breath Enter the Breath → Limb 5 Pratyahara Introspect Enter Introspect → Limb 6 Dharana Concentration Enter Dharana → Limb 7 Dhyana Meditation Enter Meditation → Limb 8 Samadhi Peace Enter Peace →

Around the eight limbs sit the pose library and family tree, the muscle diagram, the lineages, sequencing, yoga therapy, ayurveda, the stories under the banyan, and a full glossary.

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This site is a living resource. If a source deserves a second look, a story is told differently in your lineage, or there is a pose or topic you would like added, write below. Corrections are welcomed with gratitude.

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