My dear Yogis and Yoginis,

This week I want to share different thoughts on the forth yama
Brahmacharya.

“Every three minutes mother earth desires to create. A tantric yogi must channel this energy for divine purposes. Make every thought, word and action sacred, avoiding fantasies that develop the little self’s world and keep one from living in the moment.”

~ Alan Finger 
(How to expand the little self to merge into the big self)


“Brahmacharya – the moderation of the senses – is one of the key
practices yoga offers for managing sensory cravings. It is the fourth of five yamas, or restraints, which help us cultivate self-awareness and transform habits that are out of sync with our spiritual aspirations.

Literally, brahmacharya translates as “walking in God-consciousness.” Practically speaking, this means that brahmacharya turns the mind
inward, balances the senses, and leads to freedom from dependencies and cravings.
Yogis tell us that when the mind is freed from domination
by the senses, sensory pleasures are replaced by inner joy.

Brahmacharya practices range from the very structured to the highly intuitive. A person who craves candy bars may need to impose a limit of one per day. Yet that double-decker chocolate cheesecake might be just right for a special occasion. In a world overwhelmed by stimuli, making wise choices about the books and magazines we read, the movies we watch, and the company we keep will help us conserve
energy and keep our mind focused and dynamic. Being moderate in sensory activities so that we don’t dwell on them, staying committed and faithful to one partner in a relationship that is mutually supportive – this is the middle path of brahmacharya.” 

~ Yoga International

Montag 05.09.
Flow into your Happy Place
Flow

Wednesday 07.09.
Heart-Breath Connection
Slow Flow

Thursday 08.09.
Open Theme
Yogis Choice

Friday 09.09.
Rock and Roll Flow
Flow

What are your cravings?

Love,

Nicole