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Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Nervous System: Aparigraha and Letting Go

Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Nervous System: Aparigraha and Letting Go

by Ritu | Sep 17, 2026 | Yoga Philosophy

Aparigraha is the fifth and final Yama in Patanjali’s eight-limbed path. It is often translated as non-hoarding or non-attachment. Aparigraha and letting go sound simple in theory, but in practice, the things we hold on to most tightly are rarely things at all....
Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Nervous System: Brahmacharya and Energy

Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Nervous System: Brahmacharya and Energy

by Ritu | Sep 3, 2026 | Yoga Philosophy

This is Part 4 in the Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Nervous System series, focusing on Brahmacharya, the fourth of Patanjali’s Yamas. Every day, we make dozens of small decisions about where our energy goes. Some are obvious, like what to wear or what to cook. A lot of...
Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Nervous System: Asteya and Presence

Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Nervous System: Asteya and Presence

by Ritu | Aug 20, 2026 | Yoga Philosophy

Asteya is the third of Patanjali’s Yamas, often translated as non-stealing. This is Part 3 in the Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Nervous System series. Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation, with a friend, with your children, with someone you love, and...
Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Nervous System: Satya and Alignment

Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Nervous System: Satya and Alignment

by Ritu | Aug 6, 2026 | Yoga Philosophy

Satya, the second of Patanjali’s Yamas, invites us to live in alignment with our own truth, and that has great significance for our nervous system.  A few years ago, I was just beginning my journey as a yoga teacher after spending several years as a stay-at-home...
Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Nervous System: Why Ahimsa Comes First

Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Nervous System: Why Ahimsa Comes First

by Ritu | Jul 23, 2026 | Yoga Philosophy

Self-compassion and the nervous system are more connected than most of us realise. This article is the first in a series exploring how the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali offer a surprisingly practical framework for nervous system regulation. Have you ever noticed how one...
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