by Swami Ramananda
A group of our sangha had a lengthy discussion about how we want to live as an expression of our Yoga practice, and what we want to contribute to the current world environment. We talked about our intention to disengage from the consumer-oriented messages of our culture by practicing Aparigraha, the Sanskrit term for the absence of greed. We also reflected on the benefit of practicing Santosha, Sanskrit for contentment.
In summary, we commit ourselves, in the daily ways that we can, to live by the Yogic values that we have embraced:
- to honor the Spiritual Light within all peoples of all races and religions
- to honor the earth, our home, as a manifestation of the Spirit
- to resist the cultural messages to accumulate achievements and possessions as a source of happiness
- to practice contentment and gratitude for all that we have been given, and take joy in giving, sharing and serving others
Please join Swami Ramananda for a plethora upcoming classes, workshops and events:
Hatha Mixed Level online & in-person – Saturdays, 9:30-10:45 am PT
Satsang: Taking Refuge from the Storms of Life – Saturday, May 20, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PT
Stories as a Source of Wisdom – Wednesday, May 24, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm PT
How We Change, Why We Don’t – Yoga for Transformation, 2-part – Wednesday, June 14, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm PT
Embodied Wisdom: Yoga Teachings and Practice – Wednesday, June 21, 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm PT