The practice of avoiding possessiveness of people and things by intentionally recognizing and trying to stop our feelings of displeasure when others get something they want. Letting go for joy and mindful living.
When fully established in non-attachment, one understands nature and one’s birth. Aparigraha is the yogi virtue of Non-Attachment, removing any sensory satisfaction about the problems of others.
The skin of the body is living awareness.
The body and mind naturally organize what is helpful to the body and what is not. The skin then releases toxins through oil and sweat, regulating homeostasis within.
What is a toxin?
A toxin is a poisonous substance that causes disease. Let go of the toxic energy that no longer serves. When we practice yoga, we identify the toxin to form an intention at the beginning of class. By doing this, we can release the toxic thought patterns and the bodily pain associated with the thought pattern. Pancha Maya Kosha is the five layers of conscious awareness. The solution is found within the layers during a yoga class.
Self-care nurtures the mind and body, creating a foundation for self-love and belonging. As humans, when we feel insecure, we tend to try to control and cling to everything and everyone around us. When fully established in Aparigraha, one understands nature and the purpose of one’s birth.
How do you take care of the world around you?
By releasing control of the outcome and contributing positively to the world as the seasons change. Aparigraha is not playing favoritism with experiences. With each season, there is a lesson. The study is only visible when in an observer state of mind. The seat of aparigraha allows congruency, a steady state necessary to see what is valuable and virtuous. Releasing weight- creating value.
Generosity is giving AND receiving, but only when necessary.
What is received will be gone at some point, suffering comes from the attachment to that thing. Seeking and accepting more than what one needs is a natural human compulsion, and with the law of change, extra things become baggage. Adapt to change by observing the breath during the process of giving and receiving.
On the mat.
Breathwork practice can relax the experience during the process. A sophisticated focus forms once you realize that the environment is breathing you.
For today.
Decisions shift to support the reality of the new mind, body, and spirit. Give and receive only what will add value to life. The compulsion of hoarding, possessiveness, and craving for something outside of self is a cycle that will too, pass.
With patience, presence, and gratitude.