Welcome to the Yoga Therapy Hour in 2025! Host Amy Wheeler kicks off the year by diving deep into Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra 1.33, which offers a framework for improving relationships and cultivating inner peace. Amy reflects on how yoga has helped her heal physically, emotionally, and in her relationships, emphasizing the transformative power of clarity, compassion, and discernment.

This episode focuses on the practical application of four key principles from the sutra:

• Maitrī (Friendliness)
• Karunā (Compassion)
• Muditā (Appreciation and Gratitude)
• Upekṣā (Discernment and Non-Judgment)
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Amy shares personal anecdotes, insights, and strategies for applying these principles in daily life to reduce suffering, strengthen connections, and foster emotional resilience.

Key Takeaways:

1. Yoga as Relationship: Yoga is reflected in how we interact with the world. Healthy relationships are a sign of a healthy inner state.
2. Healing Through Yoga: Amy shares her journey of overcoming physical, mental, and emotional challenges through yoga and Ayurveda.
3. Applying Yoga Sutra 1.33: Learn how to navigate relationships by being friendly to the friendly, compassionate to the suffering, appreciative of the good, and discerning with negative influences.
4. Discernment in Action: Understand when to step back from toxic relationships and redirect energy towards meaningful connections.
5. Compassion vs. Empathy: Amy explains the importance of healthy boundaries in offering compassion without experiencing burnout or compassion fatigue.

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Join Amy every Monday night in 2025 for a year-long series on Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and Emotional Intelligence. Each session includes asana, pranayama, yoga nidra, meditation, and a focused discussion on a sutra. Explore monthly themes and gain tools for personal growth and professional development.

Details:

🌟 Cost: $59 per household (75 min. class + recording) | $75 per person for CEUs (75 min. class + 15 min. discussion + Certificate of Completion)

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Start your 2025 with clarity, compassion, and connection—tune in now! 🎙✨