Yoga Posture

The third limb of Patanjali's eight-limbed yoga: physical postures and mudras that bring stability and ease to support meditation

Definition

Yogasana is the third limb of Patanjali's eight-limbed yoga. It uses physical postures and mudras to bring awareness, stability, and ease to the body, with the ultimate purpose of supporting meditation.

Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Glossary

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