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  Hello enthusiast readers how are you? Today I'll be writing about the seventh limb of Ashtang Yoga that is Dhyana. So let's start with a smile :) Ashtang Yoga, often referred to as the eight-limbed path, offers a comprehensive roadmap for spiritual growth and self-realization. One of its essential components is Dhyana, the practice of meditation. In this brief but detailed blog, we will explore the significance of Dhyana in Ashtanga Yoga. 1. Understanding Dhyana: Dhyana, often translated as meditation, is the seventh limb of Ashtanga Yoga. It follows Dharana, which is the art of concentration. While Dharana is the process of focusing the mind on a single point, Dhyana is the state of sustained, uninterrupted focus, where the meditator becomes one with the object of meditation. 2. The Goal of Dhyana: The ultimate goal of Dhyana is to achieve a deep and unbroken connection between the meditator and the object of meditation. This connection goes beyond words and tho...

Hello to all my enthusiast readers, I am here with another blog on Niyama the second limb of Ashtang Yoga. So let's start with ZEAL 😊 Niyama in Ashtanga Yoga: Cultivating Discipline and Self-Care Niyama, which refers to the personal observances or disciplines that we cultivate in our daily lives. Niyama consists of five components: Saucha (cleanliness), Santosha (contentment), Tapas (discipline), Svadhyaya (self-study), and Ishvara pranidhana (surrender to a higher power). Each of these components plays a vital role in deepening our yoga practice and transforming our lives. Saucha, the first component of Niyama, emphasizes cleanliness and purity. It involves taking care of our physical bodies, our living spaces, and our environment. By practicing Saucha, we create a clean and harmonious space for our practice, both internally and externally. This can be achieved through maintaining a clean diet, practicing good hygiene, and keeping our surroundings clutter-free. Santosha, or conte...