Ahimsa: Revolutionary Love (one hour)

Ahimsa is the practice of ensuring that all of our words and actions come from love, which is both simple and gargantuan. We seek to be kind to our own breaths, bodies, and hearts in this practice and bring to mind complicated relationships, in the interest of a kind way forward through each drop of sweat and breath on the mat.

Satya: Truth is a Prerequisite to Trust (one hour)

The ethical practice of satya recognizes the harm that lies and deception can cause, and invites us into the courageous practice of honesty. In this practice, be honest to yourself about what your body/heart/mind is and is not up for; take variations if that is what’s right; grapple with any conundrum in your life through our practice of satya on the mat; and resource yourself through the breath practices so that you can be grounded in your speaking truth.

Asteya: Simplicity, Gratitude, and Generosity (one hour)

Asteya translates to non stealing-the non-stealing of time, of resources, of attention. Asteya is associated with consent—that we do not “take” anything not offered. This practice involves simple sequences, and practices of gratitude and generosity, working to counter the not-enoughness that provoke the impulse to steal.

Brahma Charya: Living as Divine Consciousness (one hour)

On our mats this week, through the breath work and movement, we awaken the sacred life force, and direct it to that which creates healing and connection. Our commitment to Brahma Charya aims each thought, word, and action toward creating the households, organizations, communities, and world that we want to live in.

Aparigraha: Let it Go! (one hour)

Through breath, movement, and internal focus, we remember and reacquaint ourselves with ourselves. We notice expectations we bring to practice, and let go. We find attachment to certain people being in sangha with us or not, a certain yoga mat or prop, and we release. Again. And again.