The Path of Remembrance: Ashtanga yoga meditation
The philosophy of the 8 limbs
01
Yama
(Universal ethics)
Harmonizing our relationship with the world through non-violence, truth, and compassion.
02
Niyama
(Inner Observance)
Purifying our internal landscape through self-study, contentment, and devotion.
03
Āsana
(The sacred seat)
Preparing the physical body to become a steady, comfortable temple for the spirit.
04
Prānāyāma
(Breath wisdom)
Expanding our vital life force, using the breath as a bridge between the body and the mind.
05
Pratyāhāra
(The Inward Turn)
Gently withdrawing our senses from external distractions to listen to the whispers within.
06
Dhāraṇā
(Focused Presence)
Training the mind to rest upon a single point of focus, such as the breath or the vibration of sound.
07
Dhyāna
(Flow of Meditation)
The state where effort ceases and awareness flows like a continuous stream of oil.
08
Samādhi
(Pure Oneness)
The ultimate remembrance; awakening to our essential unity with all that is.
The practice of Ashtanga Yoga Meditation is not a mere workout; it is an ancient map for the soul’s journey home.
In the sacred language of Sanskrit, Ashtanga translates to “Eight Limbs.” More than a sequence of movements, it is a comprehensive system of inner alchemy first gifted to the world by the Sage Patanjali. It is the art of refining the human experience from our external actions to our deepest internal stillness.
Why "Remembrance"? Meditation is not about becoming someone new; it is about remembering who you have always been. By weaving together breath, body, and sound, we clear the dust of daily life to reveal the light of the True Self.