GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) Philosophy (XH-C4) Video Course Lecture: Yoga: Concept of Ashtang Yoga (5 Limbs) (34 mins) | Lecture 69 of 301
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- Classical Indian Philosophy » Yoga
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Understanding the concept of Astang-yoga.
Meaning of Ashtang yoga- it comprises of the 8 disciplines
Ashta means 8 and anga means limbs = 8 limbs theory
Understanding the need for Astang-yoga- Liberation
- Yama; which means self-restraint of 5 kinds. Discussing those 5
- Niyama: which means culture, developing good habits of 5 kinds. Discussing those 5
- Asana: which means bodily postures and poses.
- Pranayama: which means regulating one՚s breath.
- Pratyahara: which means having a control over one՚s senses
References: A critical Survey of Indian Philosophy by CD Sharma, An Introduction to Indian Philosophy by Chatterjee & Datta