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According to the Yoga Sutras, holistic health is a state of equanimity and harmony achieved through a complete, integrated practice of the eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga. This path addresses multiple dimensions of well-being by cultivating physical health through asana, mental and emotional well-being through pranayama and pratyahara, and spiritual health through dharana, dhyana, and samadhi. This holistic approach involves aligning one's lifestyle and actions with the principles of Yama and Niyama for social and personal conduct, aiming to create balance across the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of a person.
Dimensions of holistic health in the Yoga Sutras
Physical: Achieved through asana (postures) and kriyas (cleansing practices) to maintain the physical body.
Mental and Emotional: Cultivated through pranayama (breath control), pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), and dharana (concentration) to balance the mind and emotions.
Spiritual: Developed through the higher limbs, dhyana (meditation) and samadhi (absorption), and practices like ishvarapranidhana (surrender to a higher power).
How the eight limbs contribute to a holistic practice
Yama: The principles of ethical restraints that govern one's social conduct, similar to modern public health.
Niyama: The personal observances and disciplines that guide one's individual behavior.
Asana: Physical postures that prepare the body for deeper practices.
Pranayama: Techniques for regulating breath and energy, directly impacting the emotional and mental state.
Pratyahara: The practice of withdrawing the senses, which brings the mind under control and reduces emotional disturbances.
Dharana: The practice of focused concentration, the first step toward deeper meditative states.
Dhyana: The practice of meditation, leading to a state of sustained awareness.
Samadhi: The state of profound absorption, where the sense of self is transcended, leading to spiritual fulfillment.