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April 17, 2026 · Spirit Body Yoga
Ancient Wisdom That Draws You Closer to God “. . . I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit.” — 3 John 2 (NLT) There is a longing many of us carry, whether we can name it or not, there is this
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October 16, 2025 · Spirit Body Yoga
In a world that glorifies instant gratification in the next craving, click, or comfort, self-discipline seems to have become a lost art. We chase pleasure, distraction, and validation, mistaking stimulation for fulfillment. Yet beneath it all, our souls quietly hunger for more; something purer, steadier, real, and eternal. This is where Brahmacharya steps in, an
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September 29, 2025 · Spirit Body Yoga
Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt a heaviness and no one had even said a word yet? Or maybe you’ve left a conversation feeling like someone just took a little piece of your soul along with your afternoon. Energy exchanges are happening all the time and they can either leave us
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September 15, 2025 · Spirit Body Yoga
If you’ve never heard of the 3 Gunas before, it may sound like the title of a children’s book, lighthearted or even whimsical, but in truth, the Gunas hold the key to understanding the very fabric of life. These three qualities form the foundation of our human experience. According to ancient yogic philosophy, everything in
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September 8, 2025 · Spirit Body Yoga
Samadhi, is the heart of yoga’s eight-limbed path. It is at the very top of the “yoga tree” and is often described as the highest goal of yoga: perfect stillness, BLISS, and unity. This “BLISS” is complete oneness with the Divine. Samadhi is pointing us to the ultimate goal of being human: union with our
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August 26, 2025 · Spirit Body Yoga
In the ancient yoga tradition, the final of the five Niyamas (personal observances) in Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga is called Īśvara Praṇidhāna.In Sanskrit: Together, Īśvara Praṇidhāna is the practice of total surrender to God. This principle is found within the second limb of the yoga tree, pretty close to the bottom, because it is
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August 18, 2025 · Spirit Body Yoga
Let’s be honest, life gets busy and just downright overwhelming! Back-to-school chaos, work deadlines, family schedules, that never-ending laundry pile… It’s like we’ve all enrolled in the “Advanced Course on Juggling Responsibilities” without any instructions or even signing up. Are you tired of saying, “Next week when things slow down,” just to find that next
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June 2, 2025 · Spirit Body Yoga
Embracing Contentment in Spirit, Mind, and Body Ever feel like you’re always chasing the next big thing? And when you finally get it, that satisfaction you imagined just doesn’t last? In a world that thrives on ambition and comparison, it’s easy to believe that what we have is never enough. But what if contentment isn’t
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March 18, 2025 · Spirit Body Yoga
Unlocking the Meaning of Ahimsa Ahimsa, often translated as non-violence or non-harm, is one of the foundational ethical principles of yoga. It is the first of the Yamas, the moral restraints outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, which guide practitioners toward a life of integrity and spiritual growth. The Sanskrit word Ahimsa (अहिंसा) is composed of:
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