In the Yoga Sūtra, the kleśas are identified as the causes of suffering, all of them arising from the first, which is avidyā, or ignorance.

But where subtle anatomy is most useful is in shedding light on levels of alignment and form that govern obscure aspects of the practice, such as Mūlabandha, and whole-body patterns that connect us from top to bottom. By practicing āsana with some of these patterns in the nervous system, the poses are enhanced, and perhaps more important, the affe

Ahiṁsā, when approached with a clear and kind mind, must be practiced while carefully weighing all aspects of any situation. The point is that you see the context of the situation, and considering all the available information, you make the best, kindest, least harmful choice of what action to take.

Yoga āsana, when practiced in a contemplative manner with the poses strung together like jewels on the thread of the breath, is nothing less than prāṇāyāma in motion.

In a situation where maitrī or love is arising, it is good to notice the tendency for the mind and ego to jump in and immediately become attached to the circumstances or feelings, or to become fearful or unhappy when the situation changes. So just as it is important to practice maitrī, it is equally important to release attachment to the residue so

Because a central physiological aspect of backbends is that we literally “open the heart” to do the poses, taking care not to overdo this physical pattern when we are feeling emotionally unsettled or vulnerable is very important. Sometimes, even for those who can do extremely deep backbends, it is not advisable to go to the body’s limit; it is bett

Mūlabandha is the core of the core of all integrated movement.

By practicing Brahmacarya, we cultivate respect for others and maintain the perspective of not knowing, not assuming, and not introducing ego (even in the form of preconceptions) into conclusions, behaviors, and all forms of relationships.

Half the world is given to us, but the other half is created by how we frame it.