Get Merry

436: Inner Shifts, Yoga Sutras, Emotions and Easing Suffering


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In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of Yoga Sutra 2.33 Pratipaksha Bhavana. But really, we go on all kinds of tangents! From global issues like Gen0cide and climate change, to bringing self-awareness to our own reactions and letting go of control.


And also! We are running this FREE workshop soon! During the workshop, you will learn how to tune into your body, mind, emotions and energy with your chakras! We invite you to a chakra workshop happening on the 16th of April.


We're going to go through each of the chakras and talk about how you can balance and align each of them in a very practical way that will help drive self-awareness and focus your energy.


Hop on the waitlist for our Yoga Teacher Training 2025 to sign up for the masterclass!


This is what we spoke about during the episode

  • When you're overwhelmed by negative thoughts, choose to cultivate the opposite. But just like everything in Yoga, this is a practice. It doesn't just happen.
  • Pratipaksha Bhavana is a tool that helps you stay in alignment to the Yamas and Niyamas. Listen to our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas.
  • The wild world we’re living in and how it’s affecting our mental and emotional state.
  • The emotional rollercoaster we all ride and how Yoga philosophy helps us stay grounded.
  • Nischala Joy Devi’s translation and interpretation of Pratipaksha Bhavana helps to change your attitude rather than hoping to change the situation or the people who cause you to be unhappy. 
  • Anand Mehrotra's translation talks about how Sutra 2.33 is all about practising the Yamas and Niyamas. When you find yourself uncertain and terrified by life, use your tools and bring Ishvara Pranidhana into your consciousness. Surrender. 
  • Powerful reminder: you can’t control others, but you can choose your response.
  • Navigate anxiety by welcoming in excitement for your life. 
  • Yoga Sutras are wonderful tools and constant companions to guide you and help you move through life.


If you loved this episode, share it with friends and family. Get in touch, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to [email protected] or [email protected] or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.


Always merrymaking,

Emma + Carla

P.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Asking for help is pure courage.

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