Welcome to the Let it Flow podcast, where we discuss the ancient wisdom of holistic health, yoga, and Ayurveda in a modern day context to help you align mind/body/spirit and shine as your brightest self.We are so grateful to share this moment with you.Let's dive within...On today's episode, Taryn dives into the broad, yet profoundly simple topic of YOGA.Join us in an exploration of what yoga is, REALLY. In this episode, Taryn shares...✧ The historical and geographic roots of yoga✧ A definition of the word "yoga" (from the Sanskrit language), and a modern interpretation✧ A brief overview of the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali (the first written record of 'yoga'), and dives into the 8 'limbs' of yoga in order✧ The difference between a modern, 'Western' approach to yoga and the original practice✧ The difference between yoga and stretching/sports✧ The importance of the breath✧ Some of the MANY benefits one can experience through a dedicated yoga practice✧ And more!The Yoga Sutras of PatanjaliYamas (relations with external world)Niyamas (relations with self)Asana (physical posture)Pranayama (breath control "breathwork")Pratyahara (withdrawal of senses)Dharana (one-pointed focus/concentration)Dhyana (meditation)Samadhi (union, divinity, the achievement of Universal/cosmic consciousness)