Dharana: The Lost Art of Paying Attention to One Thing at a Time
Your mind will wander — constantly, and with remarkable creativity. Dharana, the sixth limb of yoga, says that's not the problem. That's the practice.
Pratyahara: It's Not About Switching Off. It's About Tuning In.
The fifth limb of yoga isn't about shutting the world out. It's about discovering that you can choose what you let in — and that turns out to be a quietly radical skill.
Pranayama: Why the Way You're Breathing Right Now Is More Interesting Than You Think
You've been practising the fourth limb of yoga your entire life. Every breath you've ever taken is pranayama — sort of. Here's what the fourth limb is actually asking you to do with it.
Asana: It's Not What You Think It Is
The word "asana" translates as "seat." Not a handstand. Not a perfect lotus. Just a comfortable, steady position. The rest, as it turns out, is a fairly creative interpretation.
The Niyamas: What It Actually Means to Take Care of Yourself
The Niyamas — the second limb of yoga — sound a lot like a five-step self-improvement plan. They're not. They're something far quieter, and far more forgiving than that.
The Yamas: A Permission Slip, Not a Rulebook
The Yamas. The first limb of yoga isn't a rulebook of things you're failing at. It's a mirror — and a fairly forgiving one.
The Eight Limbs of Yoga: Ancient Wisdom for a Modern, Cyclical Life
You've probably heard that yoga is more than just movement. But what does that actually mean? And what does it have to do with the moon? Let me introduce you to a framework that changed the way I think about — well, everything.