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The Practice of Yoga: Austerity, Self-Study and Surrender to a Higher Power

by Maria Kuzmiak 2 Comments

In chapter 2 of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, we learn about the practice of yoga. More specifically, how to practice. The first sutra in this section introduces three important disciplines from the niyamas that strengthen our ability to deepen our practice. Sutra 2.1 says: Austerity, the study of sacred texts, and the dedication of action to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Yoga Circles Tagged: higher power, niyamas, practice of yoga, svadhyaya, tapas

Faith in a Higher Power: The Fifth Niyama and Connection to Source

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As we tap into the fire of tapas and learn more about ourselves through the practice of self-study, we begin to strip away layers of ego. Eventually, we reach a point beyond our intellect. At that point, we need faith in a higher power to go further. Faith in a higher power is the fifth … [Read more…]

Posted in: Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Yoga Circles, Yoga Practice and Philosophy Tagged: faith, higher power, Isvara-prandihana, niyamas

God is Always There, Even When All Seems Hopeless

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God is there

This morning during a guided meditation practice, I heard words I needed to hear. The words, which my yoga teacher read, were Swami Satchidinanda’s. Since I don’t have the text, I’ll paraphrase. The basic idea is God is always there. Things often seem mysterious, and the meaning of life eludes us. We question why we’re … [Read more…]

Posted in: Mind, Body, Spirit, Yoga and Western Religion, Yoga Practice and Philosophy Tagged: God, higher power, union with the divine
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