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Quantum Yoga & Samadhi: Our Interconnectedness

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Julianne Victoria

The ultimate goal of a yoga practice and the eighth limb of the eight limbs of yoga is Samadhi, which is often described as a complete meditative state of oneness. But what does this mean? It is often thought of … Continue reading →

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The Physical Body and Yoga

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Julianne Victoria

My last post, Turning the Mind Upside-Down, sparked some … Continue reading →

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The Sixth Limb of Yoga: Dharana

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Julianne Victoria

The sixth of the eight limbs of yoga is Dharana. … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Limb of Yoga: Pratyahara

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Julianne Victoria

The fifth limb of the eight limbs of yoga is Pratyahara. Pratyahara is most … Continue reading →

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The Second Limb of Yoga (Niyama): Saucha and Santosha

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Julianne Victoria

With the first limb of yoga, or Yama, I discussed the abstinence practices for actions from … Continue reading →

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Karma Yoga: Living Yoga Everyday

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Julianne Victoria

What is practicing yoga? Most of us would … Continue reading →

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The First Limb of Yoga: Brahmacharya and Aparigraha

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Julianne Victoria

The fourth and fifth practices of the first limb of yoga are self-control and non-hoarding, respectively. Brahmacharya is a practice of self-control of desire in both thought and action. It is not a practice of suppression, but of becoming ever … Continue reading →

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The First Limb of Yoga: Satya – Truth

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Julianne Victoria

The third practice of the first limb of yoga is to live a life of truthfulness and honesty. We should not lie, cheat, or deceive others or ourselves. Yes, ourselves. Much of the dishonesty towards others begins with self-delusion. These false beliefs … Continue reading →

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The First Limb of Yoga: Ahimsa and Asteya

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Julianne Victoria

The first limb of Yoga is Yama. The Yamas are the abstinence practices for actions from which we should constrain ourselves. The first of these five practices is Ahimsa, non-violence. To practice non-violence we need to start watching ourselves and … Continue reading →

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Yoga Is a Way of Life

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Julianne Victoria

Huh? Many might ask: Isn’t yoga like a stretching … Continue reading →

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