Fix your boat

Feeling Overwhelmed?If you’re finding it hard to focus, feeling weighed down by stress or anxiety, struggling to remember things like you used to, or feeling helpless and unsatisfied with the state of the world, it might be time to explore the spiritual aspects of yoga.

While physical self-care is essential (and yoga postures, or asanas, are fantastic for this), yoga goes beyond just the body. The ancient yogis teach us that we are comprised of multiple “bodies” or sheaths, known as koshas. These layers include:

• The Physical Body (Annamaya Kosha): It's obvious when this needs attention—stiffness, pain, or decreased strength and mobility are clear signs.
  
  
• The Energetic Body (Pranamaya Kosha): A lack of energy is one indicator, but subtle imbalances in this layer can go unnoticed, affecting how we feel and function.
  
  
• The Mental Body (Manomaya Kosha): This layer governs our thoughts and emotions. Stress, intrusive thoughts, inability to focus, and worry are signs it may need support.
  
  

These layers are deeply interconnected. For example, recall an awkward or uncomfortable moment from your recent past. Close your eyes and notice how your body reacts—does your chest tighten? Is your breathing shallow? This demonstrates how the mind influences the body and energy, often in an instant.

Similarly, environments can quickly shift our energy and mind. Imagine walking into a chaotic, crowded store with blaring holiday music. The energy of the space can leave you feeling scattered, and by the time you return home, you’re exhausted and wondering why you bought things you didn’t need.

Why Addressing Stress Holistically MattersIf stress is affecting your body (high blood pressure, low immunity, digestive issues, or sleep problems), exercise can help to a degree. However, using physical activity alone can feel like endlessly bailing water from a leaky boat without fixing the hole. Yoga’s spiritual practices address the root cause, helping you restore harmony across all layers of your being.

Begin Your Journey to Holistic WellnessCan 2025 be the year you "fix your boat" and explore yoga beyond the physical? Dive into the upcoming offerings below and discover practices designed to support not just your body, but also your energy and mind.

We have so many opportunities to enter to the spiritual side of yoga coming up, so take a look at the offerings below and see if anything calls to you.

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