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The Fifth Yama: The Power of Non-Possessiveness

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 practice non-possessiveness, 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 Ten Commandments … [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 in 2019?

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: Christianity’s Yogi and the Law of Non-attachment

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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, they’re rarely identified as such and probably would not have thought of themselves … [Read more…]

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