Ashtanga Yoga / अष्टांग योग
Eight Limbs of Raja Yoga — Tier B6 | MPYPCP Central Knowledge Base
Maharshi Patanjali Yog Evm Prakritik Chikitsa Parishad (operational since 2007)
English
Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga — the eight limbs from Yoga Sutras II.29: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi. Core YCB Theory topic. Not the modern Ashtanga Vinyasa (Mysore) style — this page is classical Raja Yoga framework.
हिंदी
पतंजलि का अष्टांग योग — योगसूत्र II.29 के आठ अंग: यम, नियम, आसन, प्राणायाम, प्रत्याहार, धारणा, ध्यान, समाधि। YCB Theory का मुख्य विषय। आधुनिक Ashtanga Vinyasa (Mysore) शैली नहीं — यह राजयोग का classical ढाँचा है।
Adhyayan / Framework — अध्ययन एवं संरचना
Eight Limbs Table (YS II.29)
| # | Limb | Sutra | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yama | II.30 | Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha |
| 2 | Niyama | II.32 | Shaucha, Santosha, Tapas, Svadhyaya, Ishvara-pranidhana |
| 3 | Asana | II.46–48 | Sthira-sukham asanam — steady, comfortable posture |
| 4 | Pranayama | II.49–53 | Breath regulation after asana |
| 5 | Pratyahara | II.54–55 | Sense withdrawal |
| 6 | Dharana | III.1 | Concentration on one point |
| 7 | Dhyana | III.2 | Unbroken meditation stream |
| 8 | Samadhi | III.3 | Absorption; object-only awareness |
Yama–Niyama detail:
| Yama | Meaning | Niyama | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahimsa | Non-violence | Shaucha | Purity (body/mind) |
| Satya | Truthfulness | Santosha | Contentment |
| Asteya | Non-stealing | Tapas | Disciplined austerity |
| Brahmacharya | Energy moderation | Svadhyaya | Self-study |
| Aparigraha | Non-hoarding | Ishvara-pranidhana | Surrender to Ishvara |
Practice sequence (traditional teaching): EN — Yama/Niyama ethical base → Asana/Pranayama body-breath → Pratyahara inward turn → Dharana/Dhyana/Samadhi meditation ladder. HI — यम/नियम → आसन/प्राणायाम → प्रत्याहार → धारणा/ध्यान/समाधि।
Labh / Application — लाभ एवं अभ्यास में उपयोग
English
- YCB Theory exam — eight limbs in order, yama/niyama lists, II.29 and II.46.
- Teacher ethics — yamas/niyamas as professional conduct foundation.
- Links to practicum — limbs 3–4 map to Tier A asana/pranayama pages.
हिंदी
- YCB Theory — अष्टांग क्रम, यम-नियम, II.29, II.46।
- शिक्षक नीति — यम-नियम आचरण।
- practicum संबंध — अंग 3–4 → Tier A आसन/प्राणायाम।
Savdhani / Study Cautions — सावधानी
| Issue | English | हिंदी |
|---|---|---|
| Confusing with Vinyasa style | Patanjali Ashtanga ≠ Mysore Ashtanga Vinyasa | Mysore शैली अलग |
| Skipping ethics | Yama/Niyama before advanced practice | यम-नियम पहले |
| Medical cure via yoga | Yoga is not disease treatment | रोग इलाज नहीं |
| Memorising without practice | Pair sutras with supervised sadhana | अभ्यास के साथ |
YCB Exam Quick Points
| Ashtanga sutra | II.29 |
| Asana sutra | II.46 sthira-sukham |
| First limb | Yama |
| Last limb | Samadhi |
| Five yamas | II.30 |
References
- Patanjali Yoga Sutras II.29, II.46, I.2
- YCB YPI Syllabus v0.2
- Swami Satyananda — Four Chapters on Freedom
- MDNIY — Yoga Philosophy
Last updated: May 2026 | MPYPCP Central Knowledge Base — Tier B6