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  • Faith in Flow- Yama: Aparigraha

    “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT) Aparigraha, “non-attachment,” is the final aspect… Continue reading

    Faith in Flow- Yama: Aparigraha
  • Faith in Flow- Pratyahara

     “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…” Romans 12:2 (ESV) The fifth limb of yoga is broken down into two parts: prati “away or against” and ahara “input.” Together, it can… Continue reading

    Faith in Flow- Pratyahara
  • Faith in Flow- Niyama: Santosha

    “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty… Continue reading

    Faith in Flow- Niyama: Santosha
  • Faith in Flow- Niyama: Ishvara Pranidhana

    “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34 (CSB) Ishvara Pranidhana, the 5th Niyama – instructs me to “surrender to God.” This can be as easy… Continue reading

    Faith in Flow- Niyama: Ishvara Pranidhana
  • Faith in Flow- Niyama: Svadhyaya

    “Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom” – Lao Tzu The 4th element of Niyama in yoga is Svadhyaya, which translates to “self-study” or “self-reflection”- I make a commitment to honoring the constant change that naturally happens in… Continue reading

    Faith in Flow- Niyama: Svadhyaya
  • Faith in Flow- Niyama: Tapas

    “The man who does not give up when tests come is happy. After the test is over, he will receive the crown of life. God has promised this to those who love Him.” James 1:12 The 3rd element of Niyama… Continue reading

    Faith in Flow- Niyama: Tapas
  • Faith in Flow- Yama: Satya

    Satya, the second principle of Yama, centers on the concept of truth. At first glance, this moral guideline appears straightforward and simple to uphold. However, I find it to be a nuanced challenge in both my yoga practice and my… Continue reading

    Faith in Flow- Yama: Satya