My dear Yogis and Yoginis,

This weeks theme is called Aparigraha
(Non-hoarding, non-attachment)

“It is okay to have things, but do not let them have you. Everything in life is rented. When stuck in the world of the little self, one attaches to feelings, people and things.
When immersed in the Big Self all neediness dissipates.”
~ Alan Finger 
(How to expand the little self to merge into the big self)


“It is the preoccupation with possessions, more than anything else, that prevents us from living freely and nobly.”
~ Henry David Thoreau


Aparigraha on the mat
It is on our mat—with our breath—that we begin to learn the lesson of aparigraha. During our asana practice, we have the opportunity to observe how fear and insecurity can restrict our life force, through our tendency to hold the breath in challenging moments.
Whereas through breathing deeply, we are able to flow smoothly from one posture to the next and enjoy the transitions and challenges that come with it.

Mat practice also lets us observe whether we are attached to achieving a certain level of success in our asana practice, in terms of how it will make us look or feel, or if we are clinging to our fears and holding ourselves back from giving 100% to the enjoyment of the posture.

5 ways of incorporating aparigraha into daily life
– Downsize, declutter, and practice minimalism
– Share with gratitude
– Forgive and let go
– Prioritize self-care
– Share and give away your rights too

Practicing aparigraha and living a life of simplicity does not mean that we don’t care for our loved ones or that we deprive ourselves of the comforts, pleasures, and joys of life. Neither does simplicity mean poverty. On the contrary, aparigraha frees us up to be immersed in
appreciation and reverence for our lives and relationships.
We are asked to let go of the craving and clinging, but not the
enjoyment. If you feel a lack in any area of life, immediately start
practicing aparigraha. It will not only bring abundance and freedom but will also nurture sharing and caring.

In short, go with the rhythm of life, and enjoy the ebb and flow of the moment. Take only what you need. Love with all of your heart.
But know that the only constant factor in life is change and to
experience life to the fullest, we need to stay present. Let go. Breathe.
~ Art of Living

Monday 12.09.
Free Flowing Breath
Slow Flow

Wednesday 14.09.
Smoothly Flowing from Asana to Asana
Continues Flow

Thursday 15.09.
Open Theme
Yogis Choice

Friday 16.09.
Enjoying Transitions & Challenges
Flow

A week of letting go with the breath leading!

Love,

Nicole