Over 2,500 years ago, Patanjali compiled a book called the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali offering his interpretation of the Yoga Sutras, or “threads” of life. That was 2,500 years ago.
The 8 Limbs, as I know them to be, are the foundation of this practice we call yoga. In Sanskrit, “ashta” literally means eight and “anga” means limbs or parts. We hear about the “Eight Limbed Path of Yoga” all the time – especially if you’ve ever taken a Yoga Teacher Training.
In the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher training I offer up each year, this book, The Yoga Sutras, is required reading. We meet online, or in person when we can, and discuss these sutras as Patanjali has interpreted them and how we, as spiritual beings living this human existence, can utilize these practices now for a more balance, holistic life.
The main purpose of these eight practices is to help us purify our physical body, energy body, gain mastery over senses, and become free from worldly illusions. As a mother, teacher, healer, and woman on this planet – I use these tools every, single day. Am I perfect? Not by any stretch of the imagination. However, I have a touch point that I can come back to. An anchor if you will, that supports me in finding my way home.
In this training/workshop we will dive deeper into the 8 Limb Path and see for ourselves, and where we are on this “path to self-realization”. Right now, our planet and all of humanity is suffering in some way, shape or form, which means our true purpose in life can get left behind.
IN THIS TRAINING WE EXPLORE
The 8 limbs and how when practiced, in order, can provide practical steps of personal development physically, mentally and spiritually to attain the highest state of awareness. This does not mean you will “gain enlightenment” or find a perfect life. Instead – it will continually illuminate where you can keep practicing.
For 8 weeks we will explore the Yamas and Niyamas, Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), Dharana (concentration), Dhyanna (meditation) and Samadhi (bliss). Asana (posture) and pranayama (breath-work) are explored throughout all 8 weeks of the course.
We will explore and integrate the philosophical threads of these practices, and examine how they are woven into our lives now. Since the final three limbs are much more subtle, we will explore those with added meditation and journaling processes away from the screen.
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