The Eight Limbs of Yoga

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The eight limbs of yoga outline a very clear path to joy.  When yoga came to America, somehow the first and second limbs weren’t emphasized, probably because the third limb, the ‘asanas’ or postures, were so exciting to look at, that the more subtle and powerful aspects of the practice weren’t given as much attention. The first two limbs, the yamas and niyamas, provide the foundation for the yoga practice. Every time I come to my mat I re-dedicate myself to these principles.

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