Tag: Yoga

Pratyahara

…continuation of the 8 limbs of yoga Pratyahara – withdrawal of the senses The fifth of Patanjali’s eight limbs of yoga is Pratyahara. Wow is this a tough one to…
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Tapas

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…
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Santosha

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…
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Saucha

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…
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Aparigraha

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…
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