Sutra Commentary: The meaning of “OM” By Ally Ford Yoga Sutra 1.28 That (the word Om) should be repeated while contemplating its meaning. Tajjapaha tadartha bhavanam Why do we chant Om? In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali tells us that Om (pronounced A-U-M) is the designator for Isvara, and Isvara is the highest level of consciousness [...]
Pain During Yoga Practice? Know When to Back Off! By Ally Ford A student of mine with a recent back injury asked me how to know the difference between pain related to her injury versus tightness or soreness she needed to push through in her yoga practice. The key word that stood out for me [...]
Yoga Sutra Commentary by Ally Ford Yoga Sutra 1.12 Practice dedication and non-attachment Abhysasa Vairagyabham Tannirodhah How do we reach the state of yoga? This sutra tells us that we must practice dedication or “abhyasa,” as well as non-attachment or “vairagya”. But what does this mean, and how do we practice it? “Abhyasa” means a [...]
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