All change begins in the realm of thought.

Pranayama is the regulation and enhancement of the subtle Life Force currents (prana) through which we move into subtler realms of awareness.

Rumi, the thirteenth-century Sufi poet and mystic who often wrote about the spiritual journey, said that silence is the language of God. Truth is found in silence. Inspiration, understanding, rest, renewal, healing, and peace all emanate from silence. The ability to transcend whatever keeps us blocked or limited is found in silence through the

Yamas are moral qualities that are necessary for connection to our Soul nature.

Practicing Saucha means functioning in the complexity of the world while staying connected to and identified with the pure Self within.

Forward-bending postures open the back, enhance elimination and digestion, and calm the nervous system. Asymmetric or lateral bending postures address unevenness in the body and tightness in the back, shoulders, and pelvic girdle. Twists liberate tension in the spine and release vital energy. They assist digestion and metabolism. Inversions

Next time you feel angry and want to shout, regulate your voice to speak softly and notice the difference you feel as a result.

Niyamas are observances that help us evolve toward harmonious existence within ourselves and with the world, integrating our inner and outer experience.

When we have a peaceful mind, a truthful heart, and a balanced body, we can more easily approach the stillness that expands our consciousness beyond daily reality.