Thus far in examining the Yamas (ethical principles for living from the yoga sutras), we’ve discussed non-violence, truthfulness, and non-stealing. Brahmacharya, the fourth of the five yamas, is often translated from the Sanskrit as conservation or celibacy. It is also understood as moderation. For the purpose of this blog, we’ll focus on moderation. Before we dive […]
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Don’t Save the Light Bulb: Putting Stress Management to the Test
I remember standing in the shower looking up at the ceiling. It was hard to tell how much it was sagging, or even if it was sagging. Truth is, the bathroom ceiling had always been a bit cockeyed, having been patched numerous times over the years due to leaks from the upstairs apartment. This very […]
How We Steal From Ourselves
The Yoga Sutras of Patangali (circa 200 AD) are a rich resource for self-reflection. This year, because of their great value in supporting equanimity and balance in a world that feels increasingly chaotic, I’m returning to the wisdom of the Yamas: five observances for living an ethical life in society. Practicing the Yamas helps me […]
Manifesting the Highest Good Through Truthfulness
Satya, or truthfulness, is the second yama in the Yoga Sutras. Last month, we examined ahimsa, or non-violence. In the sutras, truthfulness is closely aligned with non-violence. In fact, satya without ahmisa is not satya. So as we dive into the second sutra of truthfulness and sincerity, we’ll view this sutra through the lens of […]
A Path to Personal Peace
Happy New Year! If you’re like me, you might be using these days for self-reflection, identifying some things you’d like to add or subtract in your daily search for meaning. Yoga is a rich resource for such reflection, with eons of experience and advice for us. This year, because of their great value in supporting […]
How to Manage Stress During Turbulent Times
“After every stressful situation, we become a little older,” said Hans Selye, the father of modern stress theory. “Stressing out” is what happens when we don’t handle stress in a healthy way. Stress and aging are closely related and the more stress you have, the faster your body will age. So, how do we handle […]