Abyasa and Vairagya

Vairagya is the Sanskrit term describing a state of letting go of attachments. Often, this term is defined as “detachment”. The Yoga sutras tell us the core principles of yoga are abhyasa “practice” and vairagya. When we come to our mat or meditate, we experience abhyasa. When we work to become better at something, we are in abhyasa. We can …

Stuck with Trucks – a Little Life Lesson

  Driving in to work today, I listened to Gregg Braden and his message on using positive intentions and feelings to create a better world. I was feeling full of love and possibility; life was good. I could help change the world. Then  I got stuck. Literally. I work at a warehouse where trucks are loading and occasionally there are short …