“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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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”
How Can We Practice Ahimsa | Non-Violence?
Seek to understand the impact of our thoughts, words, and actions. It is a confusing time where we may actually be quite comfortable, safe and yet still feel threatened by external forces like the media, social media, and cycles of disempowering rhetoric. There is real deep and subtle violence happening out there, and our mammalianContinue reading “How Can We Practice Ahimsa | Non-Violence? “
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