Will vs. Desire

There is a teaching in yoga about non-attachment (vairagya): Do not cling to the things that bring you pleasure, nor run away from the things that cause pain or fear. Learn to let go of your likes and dislikes, your desires, your aversions. Greet all of life with equanimity. There is also a teaching in … [Read more…]

Acceptance

I sometimes find myself wanting to be farther ahead in my yoga practice than I currently am. I sometimes think, “If only I had more time for practicing postures, doing breathing exercises, meditating, chanting, journalling, studying,” and so on. But with a young family and a household to run, the picture I have in my … [Read more…]