Carly Stoenner

Understanding the Meaning of Namaste in Yoga Saying Namaste at the end of a yoga practice is a respectful way to say “thank you” by acknowledging the teacher and the other people…

At Bodhi Surf + Yoga, we’ve done a deep dive into the eight limbs of yoga from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. These include virtuous acts and moral behaviors, Asana, Pranayama, and…

Samadhi is the eighth and final limb in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. It is considered the highest state of consciousness and is described as becoming one with the object of meditation. …

The Eight Limbs of Yoga Dhyana is part of the final four limbs of Ashtanga Yoga—an eightfold path that ultimately ends in Enlightenment. Meditation is the final limb before enlightenment, making it…

Pratyahara is the Fifth Limb of Yoga The first four limbs of the 8 Limbs of Yoga include moral principles, daily practices, physical postures, and breathing practices. After these four foundational limbs…

Dharana is translated as a concentration of the mind and is the sixth limb of the eightfold path of Ashtanga Yoga. The goal of Dharana is to improve focus and is the…

Practicing Pranayama means controlling the movement of the breath — the inhalation, exhalation, and pausing or holding of the breath. In Sanskrit, “Prana” means vital energy, while “Yama” means to extend; we…

The History of Asana Asana is the third limb of the eightfold path of Ashtanga and the practice most people think of when they hear the word “yoga.” Only a tiny part…

Niyamas (Internal Observances)  The eight-limbs of yoga come from “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.” The sutras is a philosophical text that instructs readers on living a meaningful life. This yogic vision is…

The Yamas — moral principles  The Yamas are the first limb in the eight-fold path of yoga, a holistic view of what it means to be a true “yogi.” Simply performing some…