Sutra 2.7 introduces Raja, or Attachment. This Sutra can be translated as 'Attachment is that which follows identification with pleasurable experiences.' There are a couple words we recognize...pleasure and experience. Yes, please!
We recently sat down with Emily to chat about her yoga journey, and the role yoga plays in her life. Here is what she had to say...
Sutra 2.6 introduces Asmita, or Egoism. This Sutra can be translated as 'egoism is the identification of Purusha with that of the instrument of the seeing.' What does that even mean???
Chelsie is currently deployed overseas but we are working hard to keep her connected to what is going on at home. Read more...
Translated to English, "Ignorance, egoism, attachment, hatred, and clinging to bodily life are the five obstacles." The Yoga Sutras (2.4 - 2.9), provide instructions to destroy each Klesha or obstacle.
Jane Schlosser has practiced with Yoga Vie since 2016 and she has attended more classes than any other student at our studio. She is a devoted and diligent yoga practitioner and an active community volunteer. Read more...
The famous words spoken by the late Sri K. Pattahbi Jois, quoted many times by Ashtangis around the globe. It sounds simple, but on further inspection the questions start to arise… what is the ‘all’ to which he refers? What does this even mean for my yoga practice? Before I delve into this question, let me draw your attention to Yoga Sutra 1.14...
Selah is definitely our smallest and cutest yogini! 7 year old Selah, is the daughter of Leah and Mike Walshaw, and she brings the sweetest energy to Yoga Vie and our community. She knows the ropes and likes to sign herself in before her visit! She has her own mat and does a bang up job in classes where discipline and quiet are requested. We love having her around!
Joel has practiced with Yoga Vie since the very beginning (2013), he and his wife were two of our very first students. We know him as a dedicated yoga student and community activist. He created and runs the Vandenberg Farmer's Market Association, which hosts a community Farmer's Market each Sunday in Vandenberg Village.