The nine obstacles as presented by Patanjali are discussed in this episode. We finish up with a reading from The Power of Myth where Joseph Campbell explains the meaning of AUM (OM).

This is a quick recap of the 8 Limbs of Yoga. Enjoy!

Samadhi is defined as complete absorption. Interestingly enough, I found this one hard to describe. Somethings cannot be put into words, so I hope in this episode I was able to offer examples of Samadhi that you can observe in your own life. Enjoy!

Dhyana, the 7th limb of Yoga is defined as meditation. Meditation is not only a daily practice, it is also a state of Being. All that you engage in throughout your day can be done with a meditative state of awareness, thus bringing more balance and serenity to your life.

Dharana, the sixth limb of Yoga is defined as concentration. Not just any concentration, but a whole body experience free from muscular tension that offers an extraordinary element of psychic depth which invites the creative inner work to unfold.

Pratyahara - the 5th limb of Yoga is defined as withdrawal of the senses, sense restraint. It is also defined as opposed to ingestion. Think about all the info we take in all day, that which we are actively aware of and all that we are not. This is sometimes called the forgotten limb of Yoga, but it is essential to a peace of mind and any experience we wish to have of serenity.

Pranayama, the 4th limb of Yoga. Prana is life force energy; Anayama means stretch, extension, regulation, retraint. Breathe awareness practices help to calm the mind and the nervous system, moving from fight/flight to rest/digest.

Asana is the third limb of Yoga and is defined as seat, posture, poses. In this episode I share about the importance of alignment and the benefits of asana.

Surrender the fruits of your actions to a higher source, a greater good. Ishvara Pranidhana is the last Niyama (personal observance) and guides us towards non attachment and faith

Self-study, study of sacred texts this is the definition of the 4th Niyama, Svadhyaya. As we uncover this personal observance the take away is self love, self care and making time to get to know the single most important person in your life, YOU!