When in the process of withdrawing from the sense of your physical self and entering your subtle self, the four phases of mindfulness are used to keep your attention focused on your experience. With time and consistent practice, you will arrive at meditation and from there, reach pure consciousness.

With its rich and varied history, meditation offers countless ways to engage with the practice. While interpretations may differ about what meditation is or isn’t, at its core, it is a self-reflective process that brings harmony across all layers of our being, from the physical body to the subtle mind and ultimately to the blissful self.

Saucha is the ultimate self-care niyama to lean on as our life expands with new purpose and expectations. By incorporating simple daily practices—such as mindfulness, nourishing our bodies with balanced meals, and using breathwork to maintain calm—we can effectively nurture our mental, physical, and energetic well-being.

Loving-kindness meditation is an outpouring of love and compassion, allowing you to soften your heart and expand your compassion. The more you practice loving-kindness meditation, the more love you have. Acts of self-love strengthen resilience and support the self during life's ebbs and flows, making a person stronger mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Sound bathing offers a unique way to practice mindfulness. Even when your mind wanders, a new sound can bring you back to the moment and your breath.

With only so many hours in a day, schedules can quickly become packed. An unconventional yet delightful way to sneak in 15 minutes of daily mindfulness is by making a cup of loose-leaf tea. 

Finding small moments of quietude fosters resilience and a gentle heart and is one expression of a yogi inspired life.