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An Introduction to the Yogasūtra

An Introduction to the Yogasūtra

A Guide for Everyday Life  What is Patañjali’s Yogasūtra? Patañjali’s Yogasūtra is one of the most important texts on the practice of Yoga. Think of it as an instruction manual for living a satisfying and meaningful life. Patañjali’s Yogasūtra presents the principles...
How Yoga Changes Your Mind

How Yoga Changes Your Mind

When we talk about Yoga, what we’re really talking about is the behavior of the mind.  This is clear from the first chapter of the Yogasūtras, in which Patañjali says: yogaś-citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ (YS I.2), or “Yoga is the restraint of the activities of the mind.” In...
The Effect of Perception on Experiences

The Effect of Perception on Experiences

Experiences come in many forms — the laughter of a child, the discomfort of a bed in a hotel room far from home, another car cutting in front of us while driving to work. While it can be tempting to describe these experiences as inherently positive or negative, the...
Everything You Do Is Yoga — Or Can Be

Everything You Do Is Yoga — Or Can Be

Every time I come back to the Yogasūtras, there’s always another ‘aha’ moment, like another puzzle piece magically fitting into place. Except the puzzle is not only a classic Yoga text, it’s also my life and all the relationships that tether me in the world. Yoga is...
How to Face Difficulties Without Becoming Stuck

How to Face Difficulties Without Becoming Stuck

Life is filled with many difficulties. You get sick, your car runs out of gas on the way to work, you don’t get the promotion you had been hoping for. Or a big one — you grow older and can no longer do the same things you could when you were young. Many difficulties...