The Science of Integration

Yoga

The word yoga comes from the root yuj — to yoke, to join, to unite. It is the science of integration: uniting body, breath, and mind; uniting the individual self with its source. A complete system of psycho-spiritual development.

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What Is Yoga

An introduction to yoga beyond the postures — its goals, methods, and place in the larger tradition.

The Eight Limbs

Patanjali's systematic path from ethics to absorption — the complete framework.
Foundation

Foundations

Understanding the philosophical framework of classical yoga.

What Is YogaBeyond the poses The Yoga SutrasPatanjali's foundational text Yoga and SamkhyaThe philosophical framework The Four PurusharthasLife's aims The Vedic WorldviewContext and cosmology
The Path

The Eight Limbs

Patanjali's systematic path — from ethics to absorption.

The Eight Limbs OverviewThe complete framework Yamas and NiyamasEthical restraints and observances Asana PrinciplesWorking with the body wisely Pranayama FoundationsThe science of breath Pratyahara and DharanaTurning inward Meditation ApproachesDifferent methods
Mind

The Mind & Its Patterns

Understanding what binds us and how to work with it.

The KleshasAfflictions that bind us Vairagya and AbhyasaDetachment and practice The Gunas in PracticeWorking with mental qualities Managing EnergyPrana and its flow
Sadhana

Daily Practice

Building a sustainable sadhana.

Daily PracticeBuilding consistent sadhana Imperfect PracticeProgress over perfection Building SlowlySustainable growth Prana and the Subtle BodyEnergy awareness
Integration

Integration

Connecting yoga with the sister sciences.

Yoga and AyurvedaPracticing according to constitution Yoga and JyotishTiming and practice Work and DharmaKarma yoga in daily life How They ConnectThe three sciences together
Path

Suggested Learning Path

For a systematic understanding, read in this order.

  1. What Is YogaThe big picture
  2. The Eight LimbsThe framework
  3. Yamas and NiyamasEthical foundation
  4. The Yoga SutrasCore teachings
  5. The KleshasUnderstanding suffering
  6. Daily PracticeImplementation

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Satyora Foundations is a self-paced course integrating Yoga with Ayurveda and Jyotish. Learn how to adapt your practice to your constitution, understand timing, and build sustainable daily routines.

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