Yoga Nirvana

What is Ashtanga yoga?

It refers to the Eight-Limb Path of Yoga described by the sage Patañjali in the Yoga Sutras. These eight limbs outline a complete path for spiritual and personal transformation:

Yama – ethical restraints (how we relate to others)
Niyama – personal observances (how we relate to ourselves)
Asana – physical postures
Pranayama – breath regulation
Pratyahara – withdrawal of the senses
Dharana – concentration
Dhyana – meditation
Samadhi – union or spiritual integration

The modern physical practice known as Ashtanga Yoga (the dynamic vinyasa system taught by Pattabhi Jois) is inspired by this philosophy. The flowing sequences, breath, bandhas, and drishti are meant to be a practical gateway into the eight-limbed path—moving from the physical body into concentration, meditation, and ultimately inner stillness.

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Join Us Virtually for the France Yoga Retreat – From Wherever You Are

Can't make it to France this July?

You're still warmly invited to be part of the magic. We’ve created a fully immersive online retreat experience just for our Yoga Nirvana community—so you can align, restore, and deepen your practice from wherever you are in the world.

Online Retreat Dates: July 5–12

LIVE Online Sessions Include:

July 5
Intention Setting Ceremony – 8:30 am PT
Yin Yoga – 9:30 am PT

July 7
Yoga Philosophy Introduction – 7:30 am
Pranayama & Meditation – 8:00 am

July 8
Yoga Philosophy + Pranayama – 7:30 am

July 10
Tools for Purifying the Mind/Body/Spirit – 7:30 am

July 11
Mysticism, Paganism, and Yoga – 7:30 am
Guided Meditation – 8:30 am

Included Bonus Recordings:
✓ Vinyasa Yoga & Meditation
✓ “Your Body As a Temple” – Ayurveda Workshop
✓ Mobility & Alignment Training
✓ Yoga Workshop Recordings

This is more than a retreat—it’s a journey into ancient wisdom, personal healing, and embodied practice. Whether you join us live or tune in later, you’ll receive the same teachings, soul-centered practices, and guidance that we're offering in France.

Sign up now and reserve your spot in the online retreat portal. Let your practice travel with you—wherever you are. Sign up here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog.php?owner=30622500&action=addCart&clear=1&id=2000786