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The Path Of The Yogi - 8 Limbs Of Yoga

In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali describes an eight-fold path to right living that is called The Eight Limbs of Yoga, or Ashtanga in Sanskrit. In the practice of yoga, individuals are dedicated to creating a union between mind, body and spirit. Patanjali's eight limbs outline a way to achieve and practice that balance. The eight limbs act as a guide for yogis to live a life of integrity, self-discipline, respect for nature and the spiritual aspects of life.

LIMB 1: Yamas

The first limb is yamas: ethical principles that clarify one’s relationship to the world and everything in it. The yamas emphasize our connection to others as an integral part of yoga—everything is interconnected. They break down to five practices, which define our personal integrity:

Ahimsa – non-harming

Satya – honesty

Asteya – not stealing

Bramacharya – wise use of creative energy

Aparigraha – non-possessiveness

LIMB 2: Niyamas

The second limb is niyamas: internal disciplines that teach us to respect ourselves—body, mind, and spirit. They are forms of self-discipline as well as reflective practices. The niyamas break down to five habits:

Saucha – purity, cleanliness

Santosha – contentment, gratitude

Tapas – discipline

Svadhyaya – self-reflection

Isvara Pranidhana – devotion

LIMB 3: Āsana

The third limb is āsana: the physical practice of yoga. Of the 196 verses in the Yoga Sūtras, a mere 2 are dedicated to poses, but the practice of āsana is invaluable to cultivating a sublime meditative state. By linking breath with movement, asana teaches us to embody steadiness and ease.

LIMB 4: Prānāyāma

The fourth limb is prānāyāma: the focus on the breath. Prānāyāma enables us to cultivate our very life force (prāna) through various techniques that teach us to relax and control our breath…creating divine conditions for health in the body and peace in the mind.

LIMB 5: Pratyāhāra

The fifth limb is pratyāhāra: the withdrawing of the senses, so that when we feel, hear, see, taste, and smell we let go of reacting. By abandoning the countless distractions of day-to-day life, the mind focuses inward and is free to move into meditation.

LIMB 6: Dhāranā

The sixth limb is dhāranā: strict concentration on one object or task, a state in which there are no distractions. Thus, when you are enthralled with the object of your concentration, all hindrances disappear.

LIMB 7: Dhyāna

The seventh limb is dhyāna: meditation, a state in which you experience the sacred (what is personally sacred to you) through a deeply focused awareness. Through the practice of dhyāna, we begin to see reality for what it really is: impermanence. This is how we ultimately achieve bliss.

LIMB 8: Samādhi

The eighth limb is samādhi: the culmination of practicing all the other limbs of yoga which brings you to an understanding of truly knowing and feeling that everything is interconnected. The clinging mind has ceased; there is only the experience of indescribable joy. A liberated soul can thus enjoy pure awareness and harmony.

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 WEEKLY ASTROLOGY

Beginning on November 22, 2023, and continuing until December 21, 2023, Sagittarius season is an adventure-filled invitation to broaden our beliefs, perspectives, experiences, and opportunities.

Passions run hot this season. Scorpio's profound emotional currents were calling to us, but we are moving past them. On the other hand, Sagittarius season is all about impulsivity and action, passion and enthusiasm.

Shortly after the Sun enters Sagittarius, Mars also enters the fire sign, where it will remain until January 4, 2024.

As Mars moves, our motivation also does. Mars is our power, passion, enthusiasm, and assertiveness. It encourages us to move toward our goals, follow our passions, and bring whatever visions we have into reality. Mars moves into Sagittarius, a fiery sign that starts to shape and mold our impulses and needs.

POSITIVE NEWS OF THE DAY

Climate-hit residents of a South Pacific archipelago will be given the chance to resettle in Australia under a landmark refuge pact.

Up to 280 nationals a year from Tuvalu – a cluster of nine coral islands halfway between Australia and Hawaii – will be thrown the visa lifeline.

The low-lying islands are home to 11,200 people and vulnerable to rising seas. The treaty will allow resettlers to live, work and study in Australia. Tuvalu prime minister Kausea Natano called the deal a “beacon of hope”.

“The dedication of Australia to supporting the people of Tuvalu goes beyond words and it has touched our hearts profoundly,” he said.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese added: “I believe that developed nations have a responsibility to provide assistance and that is precisely what we are doing.”

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MANTRA OF THE WEEK
OM Mantra

OM is not just a sound but the wave of the Universe. Om is said to be the first sound to be produced in the Universe, and thus chanting OM is supposed to bring many benefits to the native. The sound OM doesn’t have a meaning attached to it. What we mean is that just like every other word, say a flower or mountain, etc. has a meaning, one can’t associate a certain definition to the word OM. The meaning of “OM” (ॐ) is different for each and every one of us. Chanting the Om mantra in astrology is a sacred practice that helps the body and mind to feel energised and positive. The sound of Om is not only considered sacred in Hinduism but also holds a prominent place in other religions such as Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism. As per these religions, the OM mantra connects all the individuals on the planet with the Universe or the supreme power that guides it.

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