“For aspiring yogis, the practice begins with cultivating these virtues until – through consistent practices and self-reflection – we become established in them. Until that time, we practice these restraints as one of the limbs of yoga, continually raising the bar as we become stronger and more enlightened.” Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD The Secret ofContinue reading “Why Study the Yamas and Niyamas? The first two limbs of Patanjali’s Yoga”
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Kriya (Action) Yoga for Spring
What do you hope to see in your Springtime garden in the yard or the garden of your mind? What clearing of weeds or distractions do you want to pick or kick? How will you know when you’re ‘In the Flow’ of Spring? Please be generous and compassionate here – your whole self is growing!Continue reading “Kriya (Action) Yoga for Spring”
The 8 Limbs of Yoga
Yoga originated about 5,000 years ago in the region that is now modern day India. Yoga comes from the root yuj, meaning to yoke or to unite. Thus, yoga refers to a state of “union” with the self, the world, and the divine. Yoga refers to both the state of “union” and the practices that helpContinue reading “The 8 Limbs of Yoga”
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