To be truly present requires us to trust the decisions that brought us to this moment. We can neither fear the future nor rue the past if we are truly being present. In our practice of santosha or contentment, we learn how to do that. No one can authentically be in this moment without working with the light and the shadows within.
The subtle body however is truly the Yogins wheelhouse. Did you know that this is the most effective realm of yoga practices? The physical body is the domain of Ayurveda. In an era where yoga is taking on some awfully physical pursuits, it is important to remember that we are actually practicing to impact and balance our subtle body.
Well, here we are at the final of the four goals and perhaps the most controversial… Freedom or Moksha. In the true context, this is freedom from the cycle of death and rebirth, but, like all things yoga, we could look at the micro and the macro to really spice things up!
A lot of people talk about dharma as being your career, calling or mission. The word dharma translates to “that which supports.” Isn’t that interesting? Sure it might be your job but it might not be. I read this to mean that dharma is the thing that supports your soul’s journey in this lifetime. What do you do in your life that brings your soul growth?