Whispering Heart Blog
Take a few soft breaths, allowing your body to settle into stillness. With each inhale, invite calm; with each exhale, release any tension. Let yourself arrive fully in this moment.
Patanjali introduces the five Kleshas (afflictions) in Sutra 2.3, identifying them as the root causes of human suffering.
Through dedicated practice, we begin to experience glimpses of samadhi, the meditative absorption that brings inner stillness and profound clarity.
Now, imagine your mind as a vast ocean. With each inhale, sense the openness, the expansiveness stretching beyond what you can see. With each exhale, feel yourself sinking into its depths, resting in its embrace.
Move to the sound of the waves and take in the calm of the ocean as we practice Yoga by the North Carolina shore.
As you focus on your breath, you may notice that your mind begins to wander. When this happens, gently bring your attention back to your breath without judging yourself for getting distracted. Simply observe the sensation of breathing and let your thoughts come and go without getting caught up in them.