WORKSHOPS

Santosha translates to CONTENTMENT – and the Holidays are a challenging time for many of us.



Santosha is the 2nd Niyama – The Niyamas are the 2nd limb on the 8 Limb Path.    In this workshop we’ll arrive together and practice pranayama and meditation, followed by an asana practice to explore and embody our current level of contentment.
Then we’ll journal a little and have some time to share with each other.
Our intention is to be aware of our current level of contentment and practice pratyahara. The practice of pratyahara is considered to be an important bridge between the external focus of the previous limbs of yoga, such as asana and pranayama, and the internal focus of the subsequent limbs. Withdrawal of the senses allows us to connect with our inner world, thereby creating optimal conditions for self-realization. Pratyahara also helps to provide an understanding of how much our mind is influenced by sensory input, and to acknowledge the role of thoughts and feelings in suffering.
Breathing in Santosha… it enters us through mindful inhales, into our body and resting in our bones. 
Moment by moment we learn to experience contentment…and exhale suffering.