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Aparigraha Explained: Your Guide to the Fifth Yama From the Eight Limbed Path of Yoga

The fifth Yama, Aparigraha (or non-greed), helps us continue on our journey toward enlightenment. Here’s everything you need to know about this principle.
Leah Sugerman | July 1, 2021
Brahmacharya Explained: Your Guide to the Fourth Yama From the Eight Limbed Path of Yoga

The fourth Yama, Brahmacharya (or celibacy), helps us continue on our journey toward enlightenment. Here’s everything you need to know about this principle.
Leah Sugerman | June 18, 2021
Yoga Sutra Wisdom: How Abhyasa and Vairagya Support Your Mental Health

Ancient wisdom from The Yoga Sutra reveals how balancing Abhyasa and Vairagya in life and in your yoga practice are keys to better overall mental health.
Kristen Shuman | May 29, 2021
Asteya Explained: Your Guide to the Third Yama From the Eight Limbed Path of Yoga

The third Yama, Asteya (or non-stealing), helps us continue on our journey toward enlightenment. Here’s everything you need to know about this principle.
Leah Sugerman | May 15, 2021

Samadhi Explained: The Eighth Limb of the Yoga Sutras and the Gateway to Enlightenment

Samadhi is the Eighth Limb of Yoga. When the practice of meditation results in enlightenment, it is known as Samadhi. Learn about this yogic concept here.
Hannah Leatherbury | September 20, 2019
Find Peace Anytime With This Simple Pranayama Exercise

What does it mean to practice yoga? And what is yoga exactly? It’s more than physical postures. Practice yoga anywhere, anytime with sama vritti pranayama.
Osmara Aryal | June 17, 2019
Dharana Explained: The Sixth Limb of the Yoga Sutras and the Second Step Toward Meditation

Dharana: the second step toward meditation. Tether yourself to an anchor to fully submerge yourself in meditation practice. Learn all about this limb here.
Hannah Leatherbury | June 9, 2019
Curious About the Origin and History of Yoga? Here’s the CliffNotes Version

The origin of yoga isn’t so easy to understand. But the history of yoga is rich and vast. Here’s your CliffNotes version for a brief glance at yoga’s roots.
Bira | May 23, 2019
Pratyahara Explained: The Fifth Limb of the Yoga Sutras and the First Step Toward Meditation

Pratyahara: the first step toward meditation. Pratyahara is the fifth limb of the Yoga Sutras and is a withdrawal of the senses. Learn all about it here.
Hannah Leatherbury | April 25, 2019
20 Particularly Relevant Yoga Sutras Translated and Explained

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali contain some of the deepest wisdom of yogic philosophy. Here are 20 particularly relevant sutras translated and explained.
Ashley Stern | February 26, 2019
The Niyamas Are Your Ticket to Inner Peace (Here’s Why)

The Yoga Sutras outlines five Niyamas, or ethical observances. Here’s how you can apply each Niyama to your life for self-examination to find inner peace.
Christina D’Arrigo | September 2, 2018
The History of Yoga and How Yoga Lineage Impacts Your Practice Today

The history of yoga is fascinating and plays a big role in the yoga we know today. Learn all about the origins of yoga, and the people who brought it here.
Alexander Berger | September 28, 2017