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Gratitude: The Surprising Ways Yoga’s Fifth Yama Gives Us More

by Maria Kuzmiak Leave a Comment

Adhering to the yogic principle of non-possessiveness—the fifth yama—is a challenge. But its power cannot be denied. When I’m able to replace possessiveness with gratitude, my life improves dramatically! How does this work? If you’re familiar with the yamas and niyamas, you know they are guidelines for living. I sometimes think of them as the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Yoga Circles, Yoga Practice and Philosophy Tagged: niyamas, non-attachment, non-possessiveness

Setting Intentions for the New Year: How Will You Live Your Yoga?

by Maria Kuzmiak 2 Comments
setting intentions for the new year

You won’t escape people asking about New Year’s resolutions or intentions for the new year. If you’re like me (I haven’t made New Year’s resolutions in nearly a decade) you may cringe when everyone starts talking about all the ways their lives will be different after January first. You’ve probably noticed most resolutions or intentions … [Read more…]

Posted in: Mind, Body, Spirit, Yoga Circles, Yoga Practice and Philosophy Tagged: non-attachment, setting intentions

Saint Ignatius of Loyola: How To Practice Yoga Like a Christian

by Maria Kuzmiak Leave a Comment
Saint Ignatius of Loyola

As a devoted yogi with strong Christian roots, I’ve been scolded more than once for practicing yoga. Happily, I’ve found far more support than not among Christians. That’s good, because it turns out there are many yogis in Church history! Of course, most of them aren’t identified that way and would not have thought of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Yoga and Western Religion Tagged: non-attachment, Saint Ignatius of Loyola, yoga and Christianity
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