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February 7, 2024
February 7, 2024
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Exploring resistance

Weaving the Yoga Sutra: Exploring resistance What do you resist? Resistance tends to arise at the boundaries between pain and tolerable discomfort. How does resistance manifest itself in you? What can we do when we feel resistance? Is our resistance a way of defending our sense of self? Is it possible that our resistance is a sign that we are trying to hold on too tightly to a belief or self-concept? https://simple-yoga.org This content is inspired by the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali according to the book Unravel the Thread by Ruben Vasquez available at: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ #yoga #simpleyoga #yogasimple #unravelthethread #yogasutra #patanjali #patanjaliyogasutra #presence #awareness
November 22, 2023
November 22, 2023
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Natural breath, long breath

Weaving the Yoga Sutra: Natural breath, long breath Bringing our awareness to the process of breathing In this practice we explore two ways of breathing, natural breath, and long breath. We alternate between these two options, paying attention to where the breath creates movement. As you pay attention to your breath, is it easy to stay focused? Do you feel more relaxed and at ease? https://simple-yoga.org This content is inspired by the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali according to the book Unravel the Thread by Ruben Vasquez available at: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ #yoga #simpleyoga #yogasimple #unravelthethread #yogasutra #patanjali #patanjaliyogasutra #presence yoga, yoga sutra,yoga philosophy, patanjali, awareness, consciousness, meditation, presence, memory, applied philosophy, yoga practice, pranayama, pratyahara, concentration, presence
April 19, 2021
April 19, 2021
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2.53 Mind fit for concentration

Yoga Sutra 2.53 Mind fit for concentration Once you choose a point of focus can you stay with it? Can you neutralize arising distractions? If you are noticing a calmer and more focused mind, how does it influence your outlook, perspective, choices, and interactions? Is your ability to focus influenced by choosing a meaningful focal point?
April 19, 2021
April 19, 2021
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2.52 Brighter inner light

Yoga Sutra 2.52 Brighter inner light Is your pranayama practice helping you align with your awareness? If you practice conscious and easeful breathing every morning or every night, what do you notice? What are the effects of your lifestyle and activities on the quality of your breath? Are you developing greater sensitivity to your own vital energy?
April 5, 2021
April 5, 2021
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2.51 Breath beyond regulation

Yoga Sutra 2.51 Breath beyond regulation Deep connection with the subtleties of breath and vital energy What happens to your breath when your mind is absorbed in something fascinating? What happens when you try to lengthen your breath with consistency? What happens when you shorten your breathing to its minimum level?
March 29, 2021
March 29, 2021
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2.50 Systematic long and subtle breathing

Yoga Sutra 2.50 Systematic long and subtle breathing Observe your breath according to location, duration and count. What is the duration of your natural, involuntary inhalation? How does it compare to the duration of your natural exhalation? Is there a brief pause during the transitions between exhalation and inhalation? Can you direct your breath to move the lower torso, mid torso and upper torso?
March 25, 2021
March 25, 2021
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2.49 Pranayama: Breath regulation

Yoga Sutra 2.49 Pranayama: Breath regulation Pranayama enhances sensitivity and reduces inefficiencies What is your level of awareness of your respiratory system? What moves in your body when you breathe? Do you hold your breath involuntarily? What are the connections between breath, activity, mind and emotions?
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