Unravel The Thread: Living the Yoga Sutra today

How do you counteract your biases and prejudices? Harmonizing single pointed focus with attitudes of moderation. What do you feel for people who are happy? How do you feel about people who are suffering? How do you respond when you notice someone being virtuous? What do you do in the face of reproachable actions? How do your opinions influence your body and emotions? https://simple-yoga.org You ca...

What is important enough to deserve your undivided attention? What do you invest your energy, time and resources in? Do you suspect that that other times and places are more important than the place you are in right now? What is the source of your distractions? What is really lasting? https://simple-yoga.org You can get your copy of the book Unravel the Thread at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648...

Distress, despair, suffering, trembling, abruptness breathing. Are you content? Symptoms of distractions manifest physically, mentally and emotionally. They are feedback to your previous actions and may suggest changes to enhance the quality of your participation in your life. Is there physical, mental or emotional dis-ease? Is your breath steady and continuous, or labored?   https://simple-yoga.o...

What obstacles and distractions are keeping you from progressing toward greater integration? The obstacles and distractions include: disease (vyadi), dullness (styana), doubt (samshaya), carelessness (pramada), laziness (alasya), indulgence (avirati), confused perception (bhranti darshana), inability to be grounded (alabdha bhumikatva) and inconsistency (anavasthitatvani) https://simple-yoga.org Y...

Does chanting OM turn awareness inward and remove obstacles? Verify if the practice of chanting OM and meditation on its meaning is working. Notice if there is more or less reactivity in you. Are you more distracted or less? https://simple-yoga.org You can get your copy of the book Unravel the Thread at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this...

The OM symbol and practice to reflect on Supreme Being Practice for embodying the path of ishvara pranidhana, the wholehearted cultivation of humility by repeating the syllable OM and contemplating its deep meaning. The repetition is a reminder of your interest, motivation and awareness. Feel the sensations before, during and after each chant. As you chant open yourself up to the mind transcending...

Are you making yourself available to life? Does your yoga practice transport you into the eternal present moment? Have you found ways to enter the timelessness dimension of life? Are you tuned into your own learning process? Do you know how you learn best? If you keep running against the same obstacles again and again, are you making conscious choices or are your likes and dislikes choosing for yo...

Is all-encompassing, pervasive awareness possible? If you ever get subtle helpful hints that provide insight or clarity, where do these hints come from? How do you actually perceive them? How do you distinguish between an idea and true insight? https://simple-yoga.org You can get your copy of the book Unravel the Thread at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ This is a public episode. If you'd l...

Is there anything not influenced by obstacles, actions or their effects? Notice if you are affected by pain, action, consequences and their impressions. Is it possible for you to deactivate the buttons that trigger your pain and reactivity? Can you be open to the possibility that there may be something, some aspect of existence, that remains free of influence from these factors?   https://simple-y...

Gain a deeper perspective This verse invites you to recognize that you did not create yourself, or the Universe and, despite whatever you may believe, you are not in control of the world. Gaining a more accurate understanding of you and your sphere of influence can be an effective way of redirecting your energy to act effectively in the world according to your capacity, level of skill, ability and...

Consistent commitment and smart regulation of intensity The results of your practice are proportional to your commitment and the intensity of your practice. Knowing your tendencies and having a clear goal can help you find the level of intensity that will make the process enjoyable and sustainable. To what extent is there a sense of urgency in you to practice because your practice enables you to p...

Faith, vitality, memory, evenness and wisdom Gradual process from trust that generates confidence and enthusiasm to stay focused on the goal of the journey. Memory helps to stay on the path and gradually the mind settles. Then, it is more likely to notice insights and wisdom arising. How are you cultivating your trust and confidence? Are you energized by your life choices? https://simple-yoga.org...

Relationship to your body and disembodiment The counterbalance and complement between life and conscience. Do you identify with your body? Do you identify with your beliefs? What happens when you explore disembodiment? https://simple-yoga.org You can get your copy of the book Unravel the Thread at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with o...

Inner stillness and silence with some impressions remaining As your inner silence increases are you noticing some patterns in the thoughts, memories and ideas disrupting that silence? What has left strong impressions in you? How do those impressions influence your decisions and behavior? Are you at peace with your past? https://simple-yoga.org You can get your copy of the book Unravel the Thread a...

Gradually refining your awareness As a result of practice and detachment, distractions decrease and concentration can move organically to greater levels of subtlety from reflection, to contemplation, to elation and to deep inner stillness. What is the subtlest aspects of you? https://simple-yoga.org You can get your copy of the book Unravel the Thread at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ This...

Setting all distractions aside It is possible to stop chasing after sensations, thoughts and emotions. What is not temporary? Is there anything that lasts? When you contemplate impermanence, do you notice any changes in your mood, thoughts and actions? What is the background of all of life? https://simple-yoga.org You can get your copy of the book Unravel the Thread at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1...

Complementing practice with freedom from grasping What are the sources of distraction for me at home, at work, in my yoga practice and in my interactions with others? What do I crave? What are the expectations, beliefs and habits I am attached to? Do I have a healthy relationship with whatever comes into my life? Am I trying to control the world outside? Do I have to have an opinion about everythi...

Making your yoga practice consistent Is your practice without interruptions? Are you doing your best effort? Do your actions reflect your intention? Are you acting with joyful curiosity or with ambition? What are the qualities of your actions? Are your actions validated by true knowledge? Since it is probable you will get distracted, for an instant, a few minutes, hours, days, months or years; rem...

Setting a meaningful intention to guide your practice What are your commitments? Are your commitments aligned with your heartfelt purpose? What do you allocate energy and time to? What is your goal for your yoga practice? How is that goal similar to or different from the goals you have for your life? https://simple-yoga.org You can get your copy of the book Unravel the Thread at: https://www.amazo...

Method for decreasing ways of being Integrating the complementary aspects of Being and Doing to create a dynamic equilibrium that brings about harmony within and without. https://simple-yoga.org You can get your copy of the book Unravel the Thread at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...

How do my memories influence my ability to be present? Is my attitude old or young? What is my relationship to my memories? Are some of my memories charged with unresolved emotions? Can I make peace with my memories? https://simple-yoga.org You can get your copy of the book Unravel the Thread at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with oth...

How does my sleep contribute to my ability to be present? Are there differences between dreaming and deep sleep? What are the relationships between my activities and the quality of my sleep? What is active during my sleep? https://simple-yoga.org You can get your copy of the book Unravel the Thread at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this wi...

Do my thoughts contribute to the quality of my participation in my life? What are the stories in my head? What is the role of the stories I create? Is my imagination contributing to my presence? Does my imagination distract me from my life? https://simple-yoga.org You can get your copy of the book Unravel the Thread at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ This is a public episode. If you'd like...

Is there a gap between what I think I am doing and what I am actually doing? Do I do what I say I do? Do my actions match my intentions? How can I ensure that what I know is true? https://simple-yoga.org You can get your copy of the book Unravel the Thread at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

What do I know and how do i know it? Explore what I know, how I know it and how can I ensure that what I know is correct. https://simple-yoga.org You can get your copy of the book Unravel the Thread at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simpleyoga.substack.com/subscribe