An Inside job
Experience the deeper teachings of yoga within the asana practice as we gather together in my upcoming Simple Soulful Yoga Series, held in person at Strength & Grace Studio in Bozeman, Montana. I’m thrilled to be returning to the land of my soul connections—the place, the people, the pulse of it all.
Let's return to the roots of yoga, where practice becomes how we live, not just something we do.
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An Inside Job aka How do you act when nobody’s watching?
This is the premise of the Niyamas, the second limb of yoga. The first limb, Yamas, is really guidance on how we act in community. The Niyamas, are all about how we are in relationship with ourselves. How are we feeling on the inside? How are we tending to our inner world when nobody is watching?
The 5 Niyamas (click on each one to read more into the teachings)
Saucha (simplicity)
Santosha (contentment)
Tapas (self-discipline)
Svadhyaya (self-study)
Ishvari Pranidhana (surrender)
What these teachings have done for me is give me a foundation of right thinking and right action. They continually bring me back to the question:
What truly matters?
How can I keep my life simple? Less things, less rushing, less noise, less unnecessary doing. Creating more space to breathe, to listen, to notice what is actually unfolding moment by moment. Simplicity has become less about deprivation and more about freedom.
Living in gratitude, may I find contentment in daily life, even through challenging times. Santosha reminds me that peace does not arrive someday in the future. It exists in small moments we often overlook: morning light through the trees, nourishing food, meaningful conversation, the sound of rain, a quiet breath.
Tapas is about discipline and wild enthusiasm, cleansing out what no longer serves, letting go of unhealthy habits and unhealthy thoughts, and aligning with one’s values and morals. Not punishment. Not perfection. But devotion to becoming more awake, more honest, and more aligned.
The practice of svadhyaya, or self-study, has always motivated me to continue learning. If we choose to remain youthful throughout our lifetime, it’s imperative that we continue opening ourselves to new ideas, new information, new thoughts, new challenges, and new perspectives. Growth keeps the spirit alive.
Lastly, the one that took a greater part of my lifetime to truly embody is surrender, surrender to God, to be exact. I used to avoid using the term God because it was so triggering for many people, but now I embrace the energy of the divine in my life. In fact, it has become my primary guide, helping me stay connected to my true north.
These teachings of yoga are not a religion, though one could make them so. Whatever your belief system may be, these teachings can support everyone. They offer a path back to greater awareness, compassion, integrity, and peace.
Perhaps today is an opportunity to pause for a few moments and ask yourself:
Where can I simplify?
Am I open to new perspectives?
How do I commune with the Divine?
What beliefs, practices, or teachings help you feel more connected to the core of who you truly are?
Sometimes the deepest transformation happens quietly, from the inside out, when nobody’s watching.
If the teachings of Yoga intrique you, join me in Montana or Costa Rica to dive deeper into all that resides inside.
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A SUMMER YOGA SERIES
Held at Strength & Grace Studio • Bozeman, Montana
June 30 - July 23 Tuesday & Thursday
8:30 - 9:45 am & 10:15 - 11:30 am
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