Yoga means not only to be physically fit but also to follow the true teachings of the Ashtanga Yoga science. This Ashtanga Yoga poster depicts the 8 limbs of Yoga. A true yogi will follow these practices to be the master of his soul and align himself/herself to be most receptive towards eternal enlightenment. Let this artwork be a constant reminder and a guide on your path to the ultimate.
Source: Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras 2.29
Mantra
यम, नियम, आसन, प्राणायाम, प्रत्याहार, धारणा, ध्यान, समाधय: अष्टौ अङ्गानि।
Transliteration:
yama, niyama, āsana, prāṇāyāma, pratyāhāra, dhāraṇā, dhyāna, samādhaya: aṣṭau aṅgāni।
Hindi Translation:
हितायु, अहितायु, सुखायु एवं दुःखायु; इस प्रकार चतुर्विध आयु के हित तथा अहित, पथ्य और अपथ्य आयु का प्रमाण एवं स्वरूप जिसमें हो, वह आर्युवेद कहा जाता है।
English Translation:
Principles, Personal Disciplines, Postures, Control over life forces, Withdrawal of Senses, Focused Concentration, Meditative Absorption, and Enlightenment are the 8 limbs of Yoga.
