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Monthly Archives: May 2017

non-attachment
30 May
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Non-Attachment: Why We Practice It and Why It’s Yoga

In the Yoga Sutras, we are introduced to the ways in which the mind tries to interfere with our pursuit of enlightenment. After describing the five modifications of the mind, Patanjali offers a solution. How can we control the mind? By practicing non-attachment. And make no mistake; it’s a practice. Non-Attachment is Not Human Nature Humans […]

Posted on May 30, 2017May 31, 2017 by Maria Kuzmiak Leave a comment
concentration as a spiritual practice
23 May
yoga

Concentration as a Spiritual Practice: Recognizing Modifications of Mind

The purpose of yoga is to yoke the mind. Put simply, the goal is to lasso the beast and gain control over its nonsense. This requires focus, or concentration as a spiritual practice. That is yoga. The Modifications of the Mind Early in the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali describes the five “modifications” of the mind. They […]

Posted on May 23, 2017May 25, 2017 by Maria Kuzmiak Leave a comment
what is yoga
16 May
yoga

What is Yoga? Ask a Sage, and The Answer May Surprise You

In the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the second sutra answers the important question, What is yoga? After calling students to attention with the first sutra, Patanjali states: Yoga is restraining the mind stuff (Chitta) from taking various forms (Vrittis). You’ll see this in other words depending on which translation of the Yoga Sutras you read. […]

Posted on May 16, 2017May 18, 2017 by Maria Kuzmiak Leave a comment
who was Patanjali
09 May
yoga

Who Was Patanjali, and Why is He So Important to Yogis?

If you’re a student of classical yoga, no doubt you’ve heard of Patanjali and the classic text, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Who was Patanjali? It’s a good question that may not have a simple answer. When I first learned about the sutras, my yoga teacher described Patanjali as a sage who collected the teachings of […]

Posted on May 9, 2017May 9, 2017 by Maria Kuzmiak Leave a comment
yoga bandhas
02 May
yoga

Yoga Bandhas: What They Are and Why You Should Know About Them

Mula bandha. I remember the first time I heard a yoga teacher use this odd term. Fortunately, she didn’t assume the class knew what it meant. My teacher explained that mula bandha is one of three yoga bandhas — areas in the body where we can use muscle contractions to strengthen and power up the body. […]

Posted on May 2, 2017May 1, 2017 by Maria Kuzmiak Leave a comment

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