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The Practice of Ashtanga Yoga: A Path for New Seekers.
Ashtanga Yoga is one of the most supportive and accessible spiritual paths for beginners stepping into the journey of inner growth. At Dakshinamurthy Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd., we believe that true wellness begins where body, mind, and spirit find harmony. The eight-limbed path of yoga, also known as Raj Yoga, offers exactly that alignment.
The eight limbs are Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi. Each one guides the seeker from outer discipline into deep inner awakening.
Yama: The First Limb
Yama consists of five universal principles:
Nonviolence (Ahimsa)
Avoiding harm through thoughts, words, and actions. A heart seeking divine love naturally becomes gentle.
Truth (Satya)
Choosing speech that uplifts and avoiding falsehood.
Non-Stealing (Asteya)
Letting go of the urge to take what isn’t ours.
Celibacy (Brahmacharya)
Turning energy inward and avoiding distractions that cloud the mind.
Non-Possessiveness (Aparigraha)
Releasing greed and unnecessary accumulation.
Niyama: The Second Limb
Niyama includes five inner disciplines:
Purity (Shaucha)
Cleanliness on the outside through bathing and sattvic food, and cleanliness within through kindness, compassion, joy, and gratitude.
Contentment (Santosha)
Finding satisfaction in what comes through sincere effort.
Austerity (Tapas)
Building resilience by accepting physical or environmental challenges with steadiness.
Self-Study (Swadhyaya)
Observing one’s own actions, reflecting on patterns, and studying spiritual teachings.
Surrender to God (Ishvarapranidhana)
Trusting the divine with devotion and sincerity.
Asana: The Third Limb
Asanas are steady, comfortable postures that calm both body and mind. Padmasana, Sukhasana, Siddhasana, or Swastikasana help prepare the seeker for deeper inner practices.
Pranayama: The Fourth Limb
Pranayama is the conscious regulation of breath. It strengthens life force, reduces mental instability, and nurtures clarity.
Pratyahara: The Fifth Limb
Pratyahara means withdrawing the senses from external objects so that the inner world becomes more accessible and stable.
Dharana: The Sixth Limb
Dharana is the act of holding the mind steadily on a single point or idea, creating the foundation for meditation.
Dhyana: The Seventh Limb
When concentration becomes deep, effortless, and continuous, it turns into meditation, a flow of pure awareness.
Samadhi: The Eighth Limb
Samadhi is complete absorption in consciousness. The sense of “I” dissolves, leaving only pure awareness. In this state, compassion, love, and true wisdom begin to rise naturally in the heart.
At Dakshinamurthy Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd., we believe that even bringing a small part of this eight-limbed path into daily life can open the door to transformation. Ashtanga Yoga is not just ancient wisdom; it is a living guide for modern wellness, balance, and inner peace.
Dakshinamurthy Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd.
Dakshinamurthy Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. is committed to reviving India’s ancient healing traditions through authentic, effective, and accessible Ayurvedic solutions. Rooted in purity and guided by the principles of holistic wellness, we craft products and experiences that honor both nature and inner wellbeing. Our mission is to support every individual on their journey toward physical balance, mental clarity, and spiritual growth.
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