To be without desires is the essence of yama in relation to ourselves and how we interact with the world. These principle guidelines are required for a life of spiritual attainment in yoga. To rise above the primitive human nature of basic survival, to abstain from sexual indulgence and alleviation of greed from an inherent sense of lack or false belief of a scarcity of resources. Observance of the 5 yamas will reduce mental and emotional suffering with the elimination of desire.
Birth and death, birth and death, and on and on the cycle continues. I speak only from my personal experiences with both and my spiritual path that has given light to the sheer beauty that exists in this cycle. It’s within the magic of both giving birth, and experiencing the intimacy and darkness of death, that my own surrender to the cycle allows a freedom so great I am compelled to share the transformative magic with you.
The year 2021 year was all about creating and expanding Shakti Studio PDX to include a guest house feature and new adventures in health promotion.
