Article
Author(s):
Yoga is the Sanskrit term for Yoke or Union. There are 8 limbs of yoga practice.
Yoga is the Sanskrit term for Yoke or Union, where we as humans are joined or connected to the universal energy that each of us manifests—each of us as a person, plant, animal, or object. Yoga practice is traced to ancient India. Sages studied life and developed an organized approach to being healthy and peaceful. Their written texts of this approach include the Bhagavad Gita, of which there are numerous translations.
The language of the sages was Sanskrit. Sanskrit is a beautiful language, and our videos will include Sanskrit words so you can hear them and learn about them. There are numerous written and audio texts available to help you learn more about Sanskrit.
Yoga practice encompasses moral, physical and breathing practices. There are 8 limbs of yoga practice. In our video, you will hear the pronunciation for each limb.
Throughout our blog, we will address each limb of yoga so we can fully appreciate its application in our daily lives.