DAAJI continues his series on refining habits, in the light of Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga and current scientific and yogic principles and practices. Last month, he shone a light on the habit of moderation, brahmacharya, exploring the way our senses interface with our feelings and desires. This month, he focuses on the final Yama, the virtue of aparigraha, which means not being possessive, attached, greedy, or focused on material gain. What do we really need? Minimalism and sustainability In the last few decades, there has been a growing movement away from indulgence and......
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Take heart
Take the love in the touch, it doesn’t matter very much if the hand is perfect or the skin is rough. Take the laugh in the cough and the drenching of the rain, there...
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The art of removing and creating habits – part 5
DAAJI continues his series on refining habits, in the light of Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga and current scientific and yogic principles and practices. Last month, he shone some light on the habit of stealing, asteya,...
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The art of removing and creating habits – part 4
Last month, DAAJI explored the yogic wisdom around creating the habit of truth and authenticity, by studying the second Yama, known as satya. This month, he focuses on the third Yama – asteya, meaning...
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The art of removing and creating habits – part 3
Last month, DAAJI explored the yogic wisdom on how to create the habit of peace and compassion, by studying the first Yama, known as ahimsa or non-violence. In part 3, he focuses on the...
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The art of removing and creating habits – part 2
PEACE & COMPASSION Last month, DAAJI introduced us to ways to change our behavior patterns and habits according to the wisdom and practices of Yoga – traditionally known as the Yamas and Niyamas. This...
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