Writings to Encourage WellBeing

The Eight Limbs of Yoga: An 18-part mini-course

PART TWELVE: ASANA

Steadiness and ease in balance create the comfortable seat.
- SUTRA II.46

Gingerly stepping onto the soft surface of your sticky mat, your breath releases with a...

The Eight Limbs of Yoga: An 18-part mini-course

PART TEN: ISHVARA PRANIDHANA

Surrender to the Divine.
- SUTRA II.45

Contemplating the teachings of Ishvara Pranidhana, my mind immediately conjures up those words that we baby boomers know so well, ...

The Eight Limbs of Yoga: An 18-part mini-course

PART NINE: SVADHYAYA – Self Study

Sacred study of the divine through scriptures, nature, and introspection.
– SUTRA II.44

There is always room for improvement in your life. Svadhyaya...

The Eight Limbs of Yoga:  An 18-part mini-course

PART SEVEN: SAUCHA – CLEANLINESS

Through simplicity and continual refinement, the body, thoughts, and emotions become clear reflections of the Self within. Saucha revels our joyful...

The Eight Limbs of Yoga:  An 18-part mini-course

PART SIX: SANTOSHA – BEING CONTENT

The result of contentment is total happiness.  – Sutra II.42

How often do you feel content? 

The teachings of Yoga advise...

The Eight Limbs of Yoga:  An 18-part mini-course

PART FIVE: APARIGRAHA - Living in Abundance

Acknowledging abundance, we recognize the blessings in everything and gain insights into the purpose of our worldly existence.
– SUTRA...

The Eight Limbs of Yoga:  An 18-part mini-course
PART FOUR: BRAHMACHARYA

Our journey through the Yamas is teaching us to blend our human nature with our Divine nature by reflecting loving kindness and compassion for all (...

The Eight Limbs of Yoga:  An 18-part mini-course

PART THREE: ASTEYA 

The Eight Limbs of Yoga:  An 18-part mini-course

PART TWO: SATYA

Dedicated to truth and integrity our thoughts, words and actions are uplifted.- SUTRA II.36

The yamas are teachings about how to lessen the suffering...