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In the [[Yoga Sutras|Yoga Sutra]], [[Patanjali]] describes asana as the third of the 8 limbs of classical, or [[raja yoga|Raja]] [[Yoga]]. These eight limbs are the [[yamas]] (restrictions), [[niyama]]s (observances), [[asana]]s (postures), [[pranayama]] (breath work), [[pratyahara]] (sense withdrawal or non-attachment), [[dharana]] (concentration), [[dhyana]] (meditation), and [[samadhi]] (realization of the true self and/or unity with [[god]]).<ref name="yogasutras">[[Patanjali]] (± 300-200 B.C.) [[Yoga Sutras]], Book II:29</ref> | In the [[Yoga Sutras|Yoga Sutra]], [[Patanjali]] describes asana as the third of the 8 limbs of classical, or [[raja yoga|Raja]] [[Yoga]]. These eight limbs are the [[yamas]] (restrictions), [[niyama]]s (observances), [[asana]]s (postures), [[pranayama]] (breath work), [[pratyahara]] (sense withdrawal or non-attachment), [[dharana]] (concentration), [[dhyana]] (meditation), and [[samadhi]] (realization of the true self and/or unity with [[god]]).<ref name="yogasutras">[[Patanjali]] (± 300-200 B.C.) [[Yoga Sutras of Patanjali]], Book II:29</ref> | ||
[[Asana]]s are the physical movements in a yoga practice. In combination with [[pranayama]] or breathing techniques, it constitutes [[hatha yoga]].<ref>Arya, Pandit Usharbudh (aka Swami Veda Bharati) (1977/1985). ''Philosophy of Hatha Yoga''. Himalayan Institute Press, Pennsylvania.</ref> In the Yoga sutras, Patanjali describes "asana" simply as sitting meditation, suggesting meditation to be the path of [[samadhi]], or [[transpersonal]] self-realization.<ref> Swami Prabhavananda (Translator), Christopher Isherwood (Translator), Patanjali (Author) (1996, 2nd ed.). Vedanta Press.</ref> | [[Asana]]s are the physical movements in a yoga practice. In combination with [[pranayama]] or breathing techniques, it constitutes [[hatha yoga]].<ref>Arya, Pandit Usharbudh (aka Swami Veda Bharati) (1977/1985). ''Philosophy of Hatha Yoga''. Himalayan Institute Press, Pennsylvania.</ref> In the Yoga sutras, Patanjali describes "asana" simply as sitting meditation, suggesting meditation to be the path of [[samadhi]], or [[transpersonal]] self-realization.<ref> Swami Prabhavananda (Translator), Christopher Isherwood (Translator), Patanjali (Author) (1996, 2nd ed.). Vedanta Press.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 12:26, 11 January 2024
In the Yoga Sutra, Patanjali describes asana as the third of the 8 limbs of classical, or Raja Yoga. These eight limbs are the yamas (restrictions), niyamas (observances), asanas (postures), pranayama (breath work), pratyahara (sense withdrawal or non-attachment), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation), and samadhi (realization of the true self and/or unity with god).[1]
Asanas are the physical movements in a yoga practice. In combination with pranayama or breathing techniques, it constitutes hatha yoga.[2] In the Yoga sutras, Patanjali describes "asana" simply as sitting meditation, suggesting meditation to be the path of samadhi, or transpersonal self-realization.[3]
References
- ↑ Patanjali (± 300-200 B.C.) Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Book II:29
- ↑ Arya, Pandit Usharbudh (aka Swami Veda Bharati) (1977/1985). Philosophy of Hatha Yoga. Himalayan Institute Press, Pennsylvania.
- ↑ Swami Prabhavananda (Translator), Christopher Isherwood (Translator), Patanjali (Author) (1996, 2nd ed.). Vedanta Press.