Jerry GivensThe 3 Stages of Yogic MeditationThe final three limbs of Classical Yoga outline the three main stages of yogic meditation. These stages assume that you’ve primed...
Jerry GivensExploring Asana: Finding Your PostureThe third limb of Patanjali’s Royal Path, Asana (or yoga postures) is the most well-known limb of the system and is often misunderstood...
Jerry GivensThe Five Yogic Observances (Niyamas)The five Niyamas, sometimes referred to as the “yoga-dos” or observances, make up the second of eight limbs of Classical Yoga.
Jerry GivensThe Five Yogic Restraints (Yamas)Sometimes referred to as the “Yoga No's” Patanjali infers that if you restrain yourself as prescribed by the Five Yamas (non-violence, non-l