Two Yogis over Tea

The avoidance of pain, discomfort, or challenges removes the sweetness from the happiness and joy we actually receive.

We all want to be happy and feel joy, however, these loose their sweetness if that is the only thing we experience.

Understanding attachment and ego are essential for finding harmony with ourselves and with the world around us.

Taking on the Kleishas invites introspection and challenges us to see ourselves where we are in the moment, Ignorance, Avidya, may not be the bliss that we thought it would be.

The yogic understanding of suffering can be broken down into five categories or ‘The Kleishas’. These five ideas are considered the sources of suffering in our lives and having studied The Eight Limbs of Yoga, we can take on The Five Kleishas with tools and tactics to help make the small adjustments that lead to bigger understanding which reinforce our yoga journey.

WOW! Has it really been a year and a day since we shared our first episodes with you?!? Join us as we take a look at what we’ve learned and gained from our practice in the last year.

Let’s wrap up our journey through the Eight Limbs by reviewing and exploring the relationship that they have with each other.

Yes, it’s the tearing off of another calendar page, but it doesn’t mean we need a ‘new you’ because there was nothing wrong with the current you! How do we set ourselves up for the small steps that support our continuing practice?

Epiphany, Enlightenment, Revelation, Bliss? The self knowledge becomes clearer as we reach this step in our journey, but it is by no means the end of our journey. We are completing a cycle of clarifying our practice of thought so that we may continue to do great work for ourselves.

Transitioning from removing distractions to focusing on what our spirit shares with us

Dharana and Dhyana are like fraternal twins, in that there is a deep relationship but distinct differences. We discuss how we transition from Pratyahara- not being controlled by our senses, to Dharana and reclaiming our focus.

Turning the corner from the external facing limbs to the internally facing limbs, Pratyahara teaches us how to not be distracted by our own senses and thoughts.

Breathing is at the core of asana and meditation. Pranayama is not just breath, but intention as well

Asana is the physical posture that allows us to connect body and mind to spirit.

Our contract with ourselves for how we treat ourselves and how that reflects on our relationship with the world around us.

The Yamas, our contract for being a good person in the world and how it relates to ourselves

For those of you who have wondered what we’re talking about when we refer to the Source Material.

It’s ok to wobble in Tree Pose, everyone loves breezy trees.

Breath work, focus and slowing down to be in the moment in the middle of stress? Let your computer buffer! Embrace your life’s eras.

Has your phone or computer been detouring you from your yoga practice?

Touching on the tips, tricks and taboos of living on the mat

Yoga can be a support for anyone on a spiritual journey, even if you have a devoted faith

We’re not starting from the beginning, we’re starting from experience, self compassion and removing judgement

Now is the perfect time to begin building resilience into our lifestyle, for our mind, body and spirit.

Understanding a deeper meaning to the greeting while showing respect to the Sanskrit.