The Eight Limbs of Yoga Explained: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi for Beginners

When I tell people I teach yoga, they ask me what kind
of stretches I recommend.

Calling physical posture "yoga" is like calling a
steering wheel a car. Posture is one of eight limbs.
This book gives you the other seven.

Each limb is translated into clear, practical, modern
English with real-life examples and exercises. The Five
Yamas (how you treat the world): non-violence,
truthfulness, non-stealing, right use of energy,
non-possessiveness. The Five Niyamas (how you treat
yourself): purity, contentment, disciplined effort,
self-study, surrender. Plus Asana, Pranayama,
Pratyahara (the lost limb nobody talks about),
Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi.

All eight limbs applied to work, relationships,
technology, and parenting. A 40-day practice building
to a 15-minute daily routine. No mat needed. No
flexibility required. No Sanskrit assumed.

22 chapters. 5 parts. The complete yoga system
explained for modern beginners.