Ep 60 | The Ninth Limb of Yoga: From Inner Work to Outer Connection

You know the eight limbs of yoga — but have you heard of the ninth?In this solo episode, Kellee explores a concept she stumbled upon at a meditation retreat: the idea of a "ninth limb" of yoga, rooted in communal connection and the natural outward movement that follows deep inner work. It's not an official limb, and Patanjali didn't write it — but it might be the most relatable one yet.Kellee walks through the classical Eight Limbs of the Yoga Sutras and reflects on how years of self-study, discipline, and inner work eventually ask us a new question: okay — now what?Whether it looks like supporting local artists, cleaning up your neighborhood, cooking a meal for a friend, or simply choosing to show up and connect — this episode is an invitation to let your practice ripple outward.In this episode:The eight limbs of yoga, simply explainedThe concept of the "ninth limb" and where it came fromWhy you can't backbend your way out of being an asshole (Kelly's words, not ours)How personal development naturally leads to community careSmall, practical ways to embody yoga beyond the matFollow us:⁠⁠instagram.com/toweryoga⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@toweryoga⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/toweryogafresno⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Community Connection and Events02:05 The Concept of the Ninth Limb04:02 Exploring the Eight Limbs of Yoga08:13 The Journey of Personal Development09:35 The Role of Teaching and Community Care12:01 Transforming Self-Improvement into Community Support