For some it is bliss, others connection, some God. Samadhi — The Eighth Limb of Yoga (Lesson — Edge Yoga School Educational Library) ✨ Overview Samadhi is the eighth and final limb of Patanjali’s Eight-Limbed Path — the culmination of a lifetime of practice, refinement, and surrender. Often translated as union , Samadhi represents a profound state of oneness where the practitioner feels fully merged with the divine, the universe, and all living beings. Patanjali describes Sa

Block out the noise by withdrawing your attention from it. Pratyahara (Lesson — Edge Yoga School Educational Library) 🌙 Overview Pratyahara , the fifth limb of yoga , is often described as sensory withdrawal —yet its meaning is far more nuanced and compassionate than simply “turning off the senses.” Rather, Pratyahara invites us to temporarily soften our attention to external stimuli so we can redirect our awareness inward. It is not about ignoring the world, but about choos

Yoga is timeless, but here is a timeline. History of Yoga (Lesson — Edge Yoga School Educational Library) 🌿 A Living, Evolving Tradition Yoga is thousands of years old. While no one knows its exact origin story, we do know it has deep roots across many cultures, texts, and oral traditions. Recently, palm-leaf manuscripts with yoga teachings have been discovered, reminding us that yoga is an ever-evolving practice shaped by history, humanity, and heartfelt wisdom. At Edge Yog

Concentration awaits you. Dharana (Lesson — Edge Yoga School Educational Library) 🌿 What Is Dharana? Dharana translates to concentration . It is the practice of anchoring the mind to one single point of focus so completely that all other thoughts begin to fall away. By softening external distractions and gently clearing internal chatter, we create the conditions needed for the mind to rest on one chosen object with steadiness and ease. Dharana is often described as holding