The Yoga Podclass

Off The Mat: Contentment Isn't What You Think


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Santosha is usually translated as contentment. It's usually misunderstood as feeling good.

This week, Kyle and David talk through what contentment actually looks like when life is hard — how grief and gratitude can exist in the same moment, why "I'll be content when..." is a trap, and what it means to bring your whole self to the mat when your whole self isn't doing great.

They get into the physical side too: the duality inside poses like Warrior II and revolved triangle, why softening into a twist gets you deeper than forcing it, and what half pigeon reveals about your relationship to discomfort.

Also: The Recalibration yoga retreat at Haramara in Sayulita, Mexico is officially open for registration. Details at yogapodclass.com under Events.

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The Yoga PodclassBy Kyle Wilman and David Stevens