Ishvara Pranidhana: How to Surrender to the Universe

Ishvara Pranidhana: How to Surrender to the Universe

Ever heard the term, ‘to love is to surrender’? It might sound counterintuitive at first, but hear me out. When you surrender, you stay open to what life and other people have to offer. You open the door to self-love, love with others, and connection with everything...
What is Samadhi? The 8th Limb of Yoga Explained

What is Samadhi? The 8th Limb of Yoga Explained

We’ve arrived! We’ve made it to the big question that all yoga practitioners ask at some point on their path… What is samadhi?? It’s the last stop on Patanjali’s eight-limbed path and it’s usually the one that yoga practitioners are the MOST curious about. It’s like...
What Is Dhyana In Yoga? The 7th Limb Explained

What Is Dhyana In Yoga? The 7th Limb Explained

So, you’re serious about this yoga thing huh? I mean…we are on limb number SEVEN. (Don’t say I said anything but most people give up at the 4th yama …..just kidding….. kind of) But hey, I’m proud of you and I’m glad you’re here. Wanna know a secret? This one may...
What is Dharana? The 6th Limb of Yoga Explained

What is Dharana? The 6th Limb of Yoga Explained

When was the last time you were able to take the time to put your energy into one thing?A time when your focus was solely on the task in hand and there were no other distractions or thoughts popping up to lure you away from it?When was the last time you felt truly...
How To Safely Practice Pratyahara In The Modern World

How To Safely Practice Pratyahara In The Modern World

As you dive deeper into your yogic practice, you’re naturally going to work your way through the eight limbs of yoga, as outlined by Patanjali.But once you get to the fifth limb, things get a little confusing.Pratyahara, known as sensory withdrawal, can seem...
The 5 Niyamas of Yoga: The Second Path of Yoga’s Eight Limbs

The 5 Niyamas of Yoga: The Second Path of Yoga’s Eight Limbs

If you’re looking to further your spiritual knowledge and have found yourself among the moral code outlined by the Yamas and Niyamas, then you’re in the right place. There’s a vortex of information out there about the yogic philosophy but I’m here to narrow down the...