Tapas – action – willpower. Tapas is the fire (enthusiasm) under our ass to get things done. When combined with non-attachment (aparigraha) and self-reflection (swadhaya) we find balance in that… Read more
Santosha, or contentment with what is. What a term that is in our current state, huh? Can we offer up a peaceful acceptance to what is, when it is out… Read more
Saucha the first of the niyamas (integrating attitude and action into your life.) Saucha means purity or simplification. We can better hear our bodies intuition and become more aware with… Read more
This week look around you and release anything that holds an energy of greed, fear, obligation, longing, or attachment. What can you let go of to lighten your load, to… Read more
This week’s word or yama (virtue) is Aparigraha. It is the last of the yama’s in the 8 limbs of yoga, but not the least. It is often translated as… Read more