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Attachment and Aversion: The Secret to Loosening Suffering’s Grip

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attachment and aversion

As a younger yogi, I craved enlightenment (yes, I see the problem there). Like many people, I was drawn to yoga because I was suffering. When I first learned about attachment and aversion in yogic philosophy, I thought, great. If I want to stop suffering, I just have to stop liking and disliking things. In … [Read more…]

Our True Nature is Peace: How to Remove The Five Afflictions

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our true nature

I remember my first yoga experience, a beginners hatha yoga class in my hometown. In every class, the teacher would remind us, “Our true nature is peace.” I felt it every time, for a while at least. After class, I’d feel like I’d come home to the peace that had eluded me. Then I’d return … [Read more…]