Early in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, we are told yoga is “mastery over the roaming tendencies of the mind” (Sutra 1:2). Doesn’t that sound nice? Who hasn’t experienced the suffering that comes from those “roaming tendencies”? The mind is quite powerful, and can easily take us for a ride. 

But there is hope! Patanjali offers us a powerful two-fold strategy to address those mental fluctuations: abhyasa and vairagya. Abhyasa can be translated as “ardent practice” - the commitment to show up with focus, consistency, and reverence. Vairagya refers to our cultivation of “a mind free from attachments” - letting go, so we can see more clearly. 

Abhyasa and vairagya (practice and non-attachment), dance together to help us along our path toward the self-realization of yoga. When we practice, we strengthen new positive habits. When we release attachments, we let go of old ones that no longer serve. Both are needed to attenuate those troublesome “roaming tendencies” that keep us spinning and distressed.

Weekly Classes

We warmly invite you to practice with us. Whether you practice once a week, more often, or just once in a while - no effort on the path is wasted! Join us online for a variety of classes to support your personal yoga goals.

Tuesday Morning Meditation with Ali - “Move, Breathe, + Meditate” Free / Offered by donation

7:15 am Central (30 mins) 

Tuesday Morning SomaYoga with Ali - “Embrace + Embody”

8 am Central (60 mins)

Wednesday Evening SomaYoga with Anna - “Relax + Restore”

7 pm Central (60 mins)

Saturday Morning Soma Strong with Anna - “Gain Mobility, Stability, and Strength”

9 am Central (45 mins)

Choose your own price - as low as $5 or consider a Membership to encourage consistency.

View class schedule here.

Into the Heart of Winter Satsang Part II - Niyamas Study starts this Sunday Feb 12th. We would love for you to join us if you feel called to dig deeper into yoga philosophy and enjoy the warmth of community discussions. Read more about Winter Satsang here. Sign up this week and receive a discount code to invite a friend for ½ price! All are welcome 🙏

Source text: "The Secret of the Yoga Sutra: Samadhi Pada" by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait