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Yoga Sutras 1.21 and 1.22: Commitment and intensity

Consistent commitment and smart regulation of intensity

The results of your practice are proportional to your commitment and the intensity of your practice. Knowing your tendencies and having a clear goal can help you find the level of intensity that will make the process enjoyable and sustainable. To what extent is there a sense of urgency in you to practice because your practice enables you to participate fully in each irreplaceable moment of your life? Is your practice balanced and balancing?

Yoga Sutra 1.20: Progression to wisdom

Faith, vitality, memory, evenness and wisdom

Gradual process from trust that generates confidence and enthusiasm to stay focused on the goal of the journey. Memory helps to stay on the path and gradually the mind settles. Then, it is more likely to notice insights and wisdom arising. How are you cultivating your trust and confidence? Are you energized by your life choices?

Yoga Sutra 1.19: Beyond Subtle Integration

Relationship to your body and disembodiment

The counterbalance and complement between life and conscience. Do you identify with your body? Do you identify with your beliefs? What happens when you explore disembodiment?

Yoga Sutra 1.18: Integration beyond higher wisdom
Inner stillness and silence with some impressions remaining

As your inner silence increases are you noticing some patterns in the thoughts, memories and ideas disrupting that silence? What has left strong impressions in you? How do those impressions influence your decisions and behavior? Are you at peace with your past?