Beyond the Mat

The Eight Limbs of Yoga – A Life Compass

13 min · 16. okt. 2025
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Yoga isn’t just what you do on the mat — it’s how you live every day. In this lighthearted, insightful episode, two high-school friends, Prasanna and Rahul, unpack Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga — from kindness and self-discipline to breath, focus, and meditation. Discover how awareness and mindfulness can turn everyday moments into yoga practice. 🧘‍♀️ Listen now to find your life compass — one limb at a time.

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