4 Noble Truths & 8 Limbs Of Yoga

The Four Noble Truths:

1-understand the truth of suffering is attachment

2-understand the truth of origin of suffering is desire

3-understand the truth of the cessation of suffering is non-attachment

4-understand the truth of the path leading to the cessation of suffering is wisdom, universal love, and unifying individual will to divine purpose.

The 8 limbs of Yoga:

1-Yamas (non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, sense control, and non-attachment)

2-Niyamas (purity, contentment, discipline, self study, release of all action to divine will)

3-Asana (physical conditioning, this does not need to be yoga, any activity that brings mind, breath, and physical movement together releasing the chatter in your mind)

4-Pranayama (breath-work, purposeful breathing that can be done anytime and anywhere, bringing attention to your breath helps make you decisions based on clarity and not reaction)

5-Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses, becoming objective, sitting quietly in a place that has been prepared for no interruptions and is free from distraction, the space should be made pleasing, calming, and contain objects that bring positive energy)

6-Dharana (one pointed focus on an object, idea, or picture)

7-Dhyana (meditation, quiet reflection)

8-Samadhi (merging the one pointed focus and transcending, connecting with your inner knowing)

Recommended Reading:

Tao Te Ching By Brian Browne Walker

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Edwin F. Bryant

The Bhagavad Gita by Stephen Mitchell

The Heart of Buddha's Teaching by Thich Nhat Han

The Sevenfold Journey by Judith Anodea