by Dr. Pentz | Dec 1, 2021 | Journey to Spirit |
This niyama practice is sometimes translated as ‘application of heat.’ When we cultivate the discipline of tapas, we can meet challenges with equanimity To write my first book, Cleanse Your Body, Reveal Your Soul, I needed a level of dedication and presence that came...
by Dr. Pentz | Nov 22, 2021 | Journey to Spirit |
When I am thankful about life in all the small details, it adds a quality of being present in each moment. I notice when I’m present, my puppy, Sage, is gentler with her choice of things she chooses to chew on. My grandson is adjusting to being with her...
by Dr. Pentz | Nov 9, 2021 | Journey to Spirit |
This week, we continue a series on the niyamas of yoga, focusing on contentment, or santosha NIYAMAS Our focus this week is about contentment. Santosha is one of the niyamas, or practices of self-restraint in yoga. As a reminder, niyamas are...
by Dr. Pentz | Oct 8, 2021 | Journey to Spirit |
NIYAMAS: YOGA’S ETHICAL GUIDELINES FOR CULTIVATING VIRTUE This week, we begin a series on the niyamas of yoga, focusing on cleanliness, or saucha NIYAMAS Niyamas are individual observances of self-restraint. In contrast to the yamas, which are concerned...
by Dr. Pentz | Sep 15, 2021 | Journey to Spirit |
YAMAS: YOGA’S ETHICAL GUIDELINES FOR SELF-REGULATING This week, we go deeper into the practice of freedom from desire, or aparigraha About two weeks ago, I heard that people were again hoarding toilet paper in New Mexico. The local Costco had run out as had several...
by Dr. Pentz | Sep 1, 2021 | Journey to Spirit |
YAMAS: YOGA’S ETHICAL GUIDELINES FOR SELF-REGULATING This week, we go deeper into the practice of restraint, or brahmacharya A woman I’ll call Katie has always strived towards the best in her work and loved to have intense workouts to relieve the stress she has had at...