Aṣṭāṅga — The Eight Limbs of Yoga
Sun 27 Sept
|Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre
A Journey through the Eight Limbs of Yoga — Exploring the Deeper Purpose of Practice Beyond Āsana.


Time & Location
27 Sept 2026, 09:30 – 17:00 BST
Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre, 14 Trinity St, Dorchester DT1 1DD, UK
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About the event
Join Dr Kausthub Desikachar for an authentic introduction to Aṣṭāṅga Yoga — the eight limbs of Yoga as presented by Mahaṛṣi Patañjali. Discover how breath, ethics, meditation and self-understanding come together within a holistic and transformative approach to practice and daily life.
As the popularity of Yoga continues to grow, many practitioners begin to seek a deeper understanding beyond Āsana. The Yoga tradition offers a rich and holistic framework through the teachings of Mahaṛṣi Patañjali: Aṣṭāṅga Yoga — the eight limbs. Within this framework, Āsana finds its place as one tool among many. When understood in context, practice becomes more meaningful, integrated, and transformative. This one-day workshop offers a clear and authentic introduction to the eight limbs, exploring how they support and inform one another, and how they can be applied in both practice and daily life. Drawing from the Viniyoga tradition, Dr Kausthub Desikachar will guide participants through key…

