The 8 Limbs Made Clear: A Modern, Practical Guide to Patanjali’s System

Long before Jason was an anatomy nerd, a sequencing, and a technique nerd, he was a philosophy nerd. In fact, his undergraduate degree is in Philosophy. On this episode, he breaks down Patanjali’s 8-limbed path through a modern, practical model that finally makes sense -- not as a ladder to climb, but as concentric circles of self-regulation that move from the external to the deeply internal. We’ll explore how yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi work together as a system for grounding, clarity, and inner steadiness — and why this perspective is easier to apply in real life than the traditional “8 steps” approach. If this brings more clarity to the 8 limbs, please share it with your students or fellow teachers! ***A reminder: Jason's 200-Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training is now open for enrollment. The early bird pricing expires Dec. 21st, so enroll before then to lock in your $300 discount. Learn more at jasonyoga.com/200 Support this show . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The 8 Limbs Made Clear: A Modern, Practical Guide to Patanjali’s System is an episode from Yogaland Podcast by Andrea Ferretti.

This episode is 18:51 long.

This episode was published on Dec 13, 2025.

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