“Prana and Peace” Saturday Sangha Class

In Pantanjali’s sacred text, “The Yoga Sutras,” he outlines an 8-fold path, known as the Eight Limbs of Yoga, which includes the third (asana/poses) and fourth (pranayama/breathwork) limbs that are most familiar to yoga students.  Together, the Eight Limbs provide a rich framework for our yoga practice on the mat, and for restoring us to unity of body, mind and spirit in our lives.

This month, Saturday Sangha classes are focused on the first limb of the 8-fold path:  the Yamas, which are ethical standards, sometimes referred to as moral restraints.  The Yamas are essentially moral guidelines regarding how to live in the world and interact with others.  The fourth Yama is “Brahmacharya,” which literally means “going after Brahman (Supreme Reality, Self, or Higher Power) but can be understood in today’s modern world to mean “right use of energy.”  It is an instruction to be attentive to where we direct our life force energy (our prana), and a practice of redirecting our attention away from external, fleeing desires and inward toward the cultivation of a peaceful mind and heart.  

In this all levels class, we will move mindfully through a sequence of asanas (poses) to cultivate strength and flexibility.  Our practice will include asanas to deepen our appreciation for our body’s mobility, while offering opportunities to balance effort and ease in active and resting postures alike.  Class will conclude with a luxurious savasana (resting pose). 

Classes are $15 and payment can be sent via Venmo to SandyPauseYoga. All classes are listed in central (CST) time.

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