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I Grew Up in the Birthplace of Yoga and Barely Practised It
I grew up in India-the birthplace of yoga. For most of my life, I had no real answer to the question: What is yoga? I...
Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Nervous System: Aparigraha and Letting Go
Aparigraha is the fifth and final Yama in Patanjali's eight-limbed path. It is often translated as non-hoarding or...
Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Nervous System: Brahmacharya and Energy
This is Part 4 in the Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Nervous System series, focusing on Brahmacharya, the fourth of...
Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Nervous System: Asteya and Presence
Asteya is the third of Patanjali's Yamas, often translated as non-stealing. This is Part 3 in the Ancient Wisdom for a...
Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Nervous System: Satya and Alignment
Satya, the second of Patanjali's Yamas, invites us to live in alignment with our own truth, and that has great...
Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Nervous System: Why Ahimsa Comes First
Self-compassion and the nervous system are more connected than most of us realise. This article is the first in a...