Yoga in Baltimore

Yoga is an ancient science, art & practice that is believed to date back to the dawn of civilization. According to Yogic scriptures, the practice of Yoga leads to the union of individual consciousness with that of the Universal Consciousness, which brings about perfect harmony between the mind and body, human & nature. There are 8 limbs to the practice that act as an anchor and allow for a deeper understanding of the practice.

The 8 limbs of Yoga as described by Pantanjali

1. Yamas ~ personal restraints & moral disciplines

2. Niyamas ~ duties & observances

3. Asana ~ physical postures & movement

4. Pranayama ~ breathwork & breath control

5. Pratayahara ~ withdraw of the senses

6. Dhyana ~ focused concentration of the mind

7. Dharana ~ meditation

8. Samadhi ~ bliss & enlightenment

Learn more about the origin & history of the practice here ~ written by a native of India.