Yoga Beyond the Poses: Understanding the 8 Limbs w/ Dana Maria

“Yoga” is more than what we physically do on the mat. In fact, what many know as “yoga”- the asana- is just one part of eight.

This day-long immersion invites practitioners of all levels to explore the full spectrum of yoga through the lens of the 8 Limbs of Yoga, as outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.

More than just a physical practice, yoga offers a path of ethical living, inner clarity, and spiritual depth.

Blending philosophy, guided reflection, movement, breathwork, and meditation, this experiential workshop is designed to make ancient teachings accessible, embodied, and relevant to everyday life.

Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how to live their yoga on and off the mat.

Workshop Goals:

• Introduce and demystify the 8 Limbs of Yoga in an inclusive, digestible format
• Offer practices to embody each limb through asana, breath, meditation, and reflection
• Provide a supportive container for community connection and inner inquiry
• Inspire participants to integrate yogic principles into daily life

Workshop Outline:

• Exploration of Yamas & Niyamas through journaling and gentle movement
• Embodied Asana & Pranayama practice
• Guided practices for Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and discussion on Samadhi
• Closing restorative sequence and integration circle

Who It’s For: Open to all levels—yoga teachers, curious students, and seekers interested in deepening their connection to the heart of yoga. This is a bite-sized offering of what one can expect to learn from an immersion program, or a yoga teacher training.

We recommend acquiring a copy of “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali” By Satchidananda for further or deeper dive as the workshop is based around the teachings in this book.

There will be a lunch break from 12pm-1pm. Please bring your own lunch, we have picnic tables out back.

5 CEUs are available through Yoga Alliance. A handout will be provided. 

For more information on Dana, please see her teacher profile here!

Cost: Sliding scale of $75-$125. Please use the drop down menu to select the price the best fits your budget.

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Refund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop:

• A full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.
• If you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer, no refund is provided.

Please create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org