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

by Maria Kuzmiak Leave a Comment

Non-possessiveness—the fifth yama—is a challenge. But its power cannot be denied. When it’s hard to let go, it may help to shift your focus from whatever you are grasping and notice that even without attachment, there’s a lot to be grateful for. If you’re like me, you may find that life improves dramatically when you … [Read more…]

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