Monthly Archives: March 2012

Sauca

Posted on March 26, 2012 by steppingonthemat

We have covered the Yamas and are now moving on to the Niyamas or internal disciplines as set forth in The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.  The first of these is sauca or purification.  I have been struggling with the meaning … Continue reading →

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Aparigraha

Posted on March 13, 2012 by steppingonthemat

The fifth and final yama is variously translated as freedom from wanting, non-hoarding, non-grasping, or greedlessness. “Whatever the means of acquisition, being acquisitive is based on the deeply internalized belief that things can make us happy.   Freedom from the compulsion to have (aparigraha) … Continue reading →

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Is Yoga Sexy?

Posted on March 7, 2012 by steppingonthemat

Our TT class discussion of the dharma talk given by Ajahn Amaro on “Relationships and Sexuality”in which he talked about the power of our pre-reptile brain which asks “can I eat it, can it eat me, or can I mate with … Continue reading →

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