Seeds of Joy: Ten Yoga Philosophy Principles for One Beautiful Life

Each of us has an inner soft spot. It is this inner softness that connects us to our humanity, and the most fundamental ingredient for joy: love. Explore the principle of ahimsa in-depth, engage your heart intelligence, and wonder what it means to be a “real” human being in this lesson.

Each of us desires to express who we really are - we’ve come to earth to do just this. But sometimes our channels of expression become blocked or closed off, and we must re-learn how to sing our unique song. Explore the principle of satya in-depth, and what it means to be an embodiment of one’s truth.

We are all connected within this abundant universe; we belong to the ecosystem of life. When we have trust in this, we naturally connect to our generous heart and experience the richness and prosperity that is our birthright. Explore the principle of asteya in-depth, and what it means to be connected to abundance, resources, and all forms of wealth.

We are energetic and transactional beings, and in modern society, there are countless distractions pulling at our attention every single day. The principle of brahmacharya is about using one’s energy consciously, and choosing how, when, and where to direct our precious life force. Explore this principle in-depth, and what it means to use your vital energy in the direction of your deeper purpose.

When we are willing to let go of all that we are not, we are free to receive the real and lasting gifts of life. The principle of non-attachment asks us to remember the temporary nature of life, and how best to deal with this. Explore the principle of aparigraha, and lighten your mind to move, create, and live in greater freedom.

Your body is the sacred container that holds your inner light. The seed of cleanliness is grounded in love and respect for one’s own body, and blossoms into a daily lifestyle that keeps us feeling light, healthy, and well. Explore the principle of saucha in-depth, and what it means to live a life in physical and mental clarity.

We don’t have to ‘like’ everything about our lives, but we can learn to accept all things, and this leads to inner peace. Acceptance is a comfortable state of being and is the seed of lasting happiness. Explore the principle of santosha in-depth, and what it means to flow with life.

Life can be challenging. What we need in the face of challenge is a strong, fierce, and disciplined mind to meet life with courage. The principle of discipline is about igniting our inner fire and testing the depths of our inner strength. Explore the principle of tapasya in-depth, and be inspired to seek new opportunities for growth and evolution.

You are a unique human being, worthy of your own attention and curiosity. No one can know what is inside you better than you; self-study is to turn within, study one’s true nature, and lean into resources when one needs some guidance. Explore the principle of swadhyaya in-depth, and what it means to be your own friend.

As the final seed principle, surrender is the ultimate one. This principle bypasses the mind and allows a higher and deeper consciousness to move through us. Explore the principle of isvara-pranidhana in-depth, and what it means to be a channel of the Divine.