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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali contain perhaps the first systematic written description of the path of yoga (in fact, he generously describes three).  While most of us modern yoga practitioners are not prepared to follow his whole program, it contains many gems that can enrich our practice.

Patanjali's most famous formulation may be yoga as an 8-limbed process (ashtanga).  Modern American yogi-sage Richard Freeman observes that it is good to have many limbs to draw from as we maneuver the twists and turns of our life, just as four wheels on a car give it more stability than a unicycle.  Yet the modern yoga world has put primary emphasis just one of the limbs: asana, or postures.  While some decry this as "superficial" compared to the depths of meditation, I believe it is an ideal entry point to yoga practice for our restless, technologically-disembodied minds.  But we need more wheels on the road than just postures!

The first limb that Patanjali describes are the yamas, or ethical observations, that provide a foundation for the rest of our practices.  They are:
  • ahimsa (non-harming)
  • satya (truthfulness)
  • asteya (non-stealing)
  • brahmacharya (moderation of the senses),
  • aparigraha (non-possessiveness)

They are a pragmatic ethics, not absolute rules that must be followed to appease an external authority.  Richard Freeman calls them "practices of relationship," for they describe a manner of being with others (which always includes ourselves) that facilitates the work of yoga.  They also describe what naturally happens as our yoga practice deepens.

For the next months, Grateful Yoga teachers will be exploring how we can practice yama alongside and within our asana and meditation. As always, there will be no sermonizing, just inquiry into experience.

Read more about January's theme, ahimsa.

Read more about February's theme, satya.

For some other perspectives, check out this summary by Judith Lasater.

 What is my pathway to health?

How do I access tranquility during tumultuous times?

How do I make the most of this precious life?

You may have heard that yoga will help you feel better
in your body. This is true! But it's also just the beginning.

Simple, enjoyable movement brings your body into balance.
Pain and tension begin to dissipate.
You feel more alive and awake, prepared to
act with confidence and clarity.

It's common to feel too busy or out of shape to join a class -
yet this is precisely why it's beneficial to come!

Yoga is a priceless investment in your long-term happiness.
You leave each class feeling more at ease in your body,
less bothered by stress, and more present to joy.

Here you will be welcomed into a community that
accepts you and supports your desire to grow.
Our highly-trained teachers will safely challenge and inspire you.

This humble studio can be your urban sanctuary -
the place you come to remember who you are
and who you want to become.

Welcome to Grateful Yoga

  • Warrior 2 / Virabhadrasana Dwi

    Focus

  • A diagram of the mind according to Vedantic philosophy

    Learning

  • Assisted savanasa

    Ease

  • Chair / Utkatasana

    Strength

  • Supported savasana

    Looking inward

  • Pranayama instruction

    Clarity