Category: Yogic Principles
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Īśvara Praṇidhāna: More God, Less Ego
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In the ancient yoga tradition, the final of the five Niyamas (personal observances) in Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga is called Īśvara Praṇidhāna.In Sanskrit: Together, Īśvara Praṇidhāna is the practice of total surrender to God. This principle is found within the second limb of the yoga tree, pretty close to…
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Santosha: The Cure for Restlessness
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Embracing Contentment in Spirit, Mind, and Body Ever feel like you’re always chasing the next big thing? And when you finally get it, that satisfaction you imagined just doesn’t last? In a world that thrives on ambition and comparison, it’s easy to believe that what we have is never enough.…
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The Power of Ahimsa: How Love Transforms Us
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Unlocking the Meaning of Ahimsa Ahimsa, often translated as non-violence or non-harm, is one of the foundational ethical principles of yoga. It is the first of the Yamas, the moral restraints outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, which guide practitioners toward a life of integrity and spiritual growth. The Sanskrit word…
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SATYA: An Invitation to True Authenticity
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In a world that moves at lightning speed, it’s all too easy to get caught up in the noise and lose touch with what truly matters. Today, I invite you to pause, breathe, and rediscover the freedom, peace, and love that await when you align with what’s is TRUE. Satya,…
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Svadhyaya: Sacred Study & Reflection
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Svadhyaya, one of the five Niyamas in the eight limbs of yoga philosophy, is the practice of sacred study and introspection (looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination). Derived from the Sanskrit words sva (self) and adhyaya (study), Svadhyaya encourages us to engage in a sacred exploration of…