Sutra Studies Week 11: Freedom From [Meaning Non-Attachment], Not Denouncement of, Desire Brings Peace (Sutra 15)

“The consciousness of self-mastery in one who is free from craving from objects seen or heard about is non-attachment.” –The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Drstanusravika Visaya Vitrasnasya Vasikara Samjna Vairagyam Drsta: seen, experienced | Anusravika: heard | Visaya: object | … Read MoreRead More

Podcast Ep. 11 [Sutra Studies Week 10: Reflections on Practicing Continuously And With Commitment For As Long As It Takes (Sutra 14)]

What is your “why” for practicing? “When it comes to spiritual work, no one can ever define or understand it’s personal value except…[you], but the fact of the matter is that most people generally pursue self-development and spiritual work because … Read MoreRead More

Sutra Studies Week 10: Check-In | The Prerequisites For Success In Yoga

Yoga can be practiced in every single moment since it is a personal development lifestyle choice that is accomplished through the synergy of numerous different, but complementarity, types of inner and outer work. Mastery will always come with continuous practice … Read MoreRead More

Sutra Studies Week 10: Practicing Continuously And With Commitment For As Long As It Takes (Sutra 14)

“Practice becomes firmly grounded when well attended to for a long time, without break and in all earnestness.” –The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Sa Tu Dirgha Kala Nairantarya Satkarasevito Drdhabhmih Sah (sa): this | Tu: and | Dirgha: long | … Read MoreRead More

Podcast Ep. 10 [Sutra Studies Week 9: Reflections On Practicing At All Times (Sutra 13)]

“If you practiced at all [this week], I want to take the time to congratulate you on simply sticking with this important undertaking since the act of practicing in and of itself is one major part of your journey. But, … Read MoreRead More

Sutra Studies Week 9: Check-In | Make Peace Your Natural State

Your practice does not have to be “perfect” at all times; it simply has to remain consistent. This week, we continued to focus on stressing out about less (and to a greater degree than before) and your task was to … Read MoreRead More

Sutra Studies Week 9: Practicing At All Times (Sutra 13)

“Of these two, effort toward steadiness of mind is practice.” –The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Tatra Sthitau Yatno’bhyasah Tatra: of these | Sthitau: in steadiness | Yatnah (yatno): effort | Abhyasah: practice “[B]ecome eternally watchful, scrutinizing every thought, every word … Read MoreRead More

Podcast Ep. 9 [Sutra Studies Week 8: Reflections on Gaining Control Of Your Mind Through Practice And Non-Attachment (Sutra 12)]

“At any given moment, you are free to be connected to all that you are…”

Sutra Studies Week 8: Check-In | Remain A Neutral Observer Of Yourself And Your Life

Have you been practicing detachment and neutral observation of your mind this week? … Read More

Sutra Studies Week 6: Check-In | The Greatest Christmas Gift You Can Give To Yourself And Others

Don’t let your Christmas spirit only be reserved for the holiday season. Always remember that your well-intentioned thoughts, words, and actions are the greatest gifts that you can give to yourself and to those around you. … Read More