A Guided Tour of the Eight Limbs: From Ethics to Enlightenment

18/09/2025 7 min
A Guided Tour of the Eight Limbs: From Ethics to Enlightenment

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What are the Eight Limbs of Yoga and how do they work together? In this comprehensive overview, Dr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander breaks down each limb, from the ethical foundations to the state of blissful unity. This episode is your essential guide to understanding the full spectrum of the yogic path. • Explore the five Yamas—the ethical restraints of non-violence, truthfulness, and more—that govern our relationship with the external world. • Discover the five Niyamas—the personal observances of purity, contentment, and self-study—that form the foundation for inner growth. • Understand how Asana (postures) is a "gateway" to deeper practice, preparing the body for meditation, not just a physical workout. • Learn why Pranayama (breath control) is the vital link between the body and spirit, regulating energy and cultivating emotional resilience. • Get a clear explanation of the four inner limbs—Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi—that guide the practitioner inward toward ultimate unity and enlightenment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/engaging-with-the-eight-limbs-of-yoga--6741852/support.Stay awake and vibrant with Strong Coffee Company. An exclusive deal you'll not get elswhere. This is another way to support my work using the code HAKEEM.I earn commissions when you buy anything from Strong Coffee Company using my link and code "HAKEEM" https://MyDeals.Page/1gp9If you want to dig in deeper to more of my productions, go to World Reading Club.

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