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svaviṣayāsaṃprayoge cittasvarūpānukāra ivendriyāṇāṃ pratyāhāraḥ - "When the mind maintains awareness, yet does not mingle with th...

Slow & Subtle

'tasmin sati shvasa prashvsayoh gati vichchhedah pranayamah' - Once that posture has been achieved, the slowing or braking of the force...

Steady & Comfortable

'Sthira sukham asanam' - The posture for yoga meditation should be steady, stable, and comfortable  - The Yoga Sutras of Patanja...

Surrendering to Now 

'By total surrender, samadhi is attained' - The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Sutra 2.45. The word ‘Ishvara Pranidhana’ means 'surre...

Witness to Shift 

‘From self-study of sacred text (svadhyaya) one attains communion with the Divine.’ - The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Sutra 2.44

The...

Heat to Evolve

‘Austerity (tapas) destroys impurities, perfects the body and masters sense organs.’ - The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Sutra 2.43

The w...

Gratitude is Joy

‘As a result of contentment there is purity of the mind, one-pointedness, control of the senses, and fitness for the vision of Self’...

Purify To Shine

"As a result of purification, one establishes a detachment from the body and is not influenced by others" ~ The Yoga Sutras of Patanj...

Detach & Free Yourself

“When the lack of desire to possess is firmly anchored, there is a profound understanding of the how and why of existence.”  -...

Moderation Is Key 

“By one established in continence, vigor is gained”  - The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Sutra II.38. In the ever-accelerating pace of...