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Effort and Ease in Yoga: Finding Balance with Sthira Sukham Asanam
Yoga teaches us sthira sukham asanam—a steady, comfortable seat. This phrase reminds us that every posture, every breath, every moment should hold both effort and ease. And this lesson doesn’t stop on the mat. Birth, parenting, work, relationships… all of it requires both.
So how do we practice this balance? Here are some ways to invite both strength and softness into your yoga.
Tapas – The Fire That Transforms
This July, we turn our focus inward to explore the concept of Tapas, one of the Niyamas in the yogic path, often translated as "discipline," "austerity," or more poetically, "the inner fire." Tapas is the heat that builds when we commit to a practice—especially when it’s uncomfortable. It’s what keeps us coming back to our mat, to our breath, and to ourselves when things feel overwhelming.
January 2025 Student of the Month: Noa
What is your favorite yoga pose?
I have so many favorite yoga poses but if I am to pick one…shavasana. The reason I choose shavasana is because thru my postnatal healing I have struggled with quieting my mind and letting go. Although it is not a physically challenging pose for me, it is mentally challenging and that is why I love it. I have learned to release and let go and relax my mind thru shavasana.