by Dr. Pentz | Feb 15, 2022 | Journey to Spirit |
As we conclude the series on yamas and niyamas, we practice surrender. This discipline guides us to bow to the divine self within, moment by moment. THE YAMAS AND NIYAMAS All through the year, we have continued a series that takes a closer look at yoga’s ethical...
by Dr. Pentz | Jan 15, 2022 | Journey to Spirit |
Come, let’s be present with our authentic truth. With yoga’s niyama practice of svadhyaya, we gain self-knowledge through education and reflection As many of you who follow this blog know, I have a new puppy, and I named her Sage. I gave her that name as I knew...
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 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...
