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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

An introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the ancient Indian text that lays out the mental and spiritual foundations of yoga.
The Eight Limbs of Yoga
According to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, there are eight “limbs” (Ashtanga in Sanskrit) of yoga. Each limb relates to an aspect of achieving a healthy and fulfilling life and each builds upon the one before it.
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
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