 As I have shared in other posts, Yamas are the outer ethical codes and foundations of the eight limbs, made up of five Yamas: Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, & Aparigraha.
♥️ Aparigraha♥️ (Impermanance/ Letting Go) Let's unpack this... Impermanence & Letting Go: The ongoing practice of becoming aware of growth & change while meeting ourselves, just as we are, moment to moment. Meeting ourselves, just as we are, moment to moment. *big inhale* *big exhale* Impermanence Check-In: As we dedicate ourselves to the ethical practice the Yamas lays out for us, we invite ourselves to live with vulnerability, depth & wide open hearts. In that, we learn to acknowledge the ongoing evolution in our lives, relationships, the seasons, interests, and passion projects. When we hold on tightly to what is, the natural evolution of change can feel difficult, create a sense of fear and, of course, deep grief. When we acknowledge the importance of releasing, letting go, and at times having to say goodbye, we can instead meet ourselves with tender loving kindness. We allow our feelings and sensations to emerge without struggle or stifle. How do you already honour the practice Aparigraha? What are your growing edges? Initially, I wrote this post while we were learning alongside incredible humans for the 3rd module of our 300-Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology YTT! Our journey together is a process which supports the practice of witnessing the nature of ongoing growth and change. We notice it, acknowledge it & honour it. It is a joy to put this into practice with such incredibe souls. Next up, we begin exploring the Niyamas Who's in?! ♥️ Dr. Melissa Jay
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Dr. Melissa Jay is an Indigenous, nehiyaw-Métis member of the Métis Nation of Alberta. The primary location of Canmore Counselling and Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School is located in Chuwapchipchiyan Kudi Bi (translated from Îyârhe Nakoda as “shooting at the willows”), colonially known as Canmore. We are grateful to be located on Treaty 7 territory and the current and ancestral lands of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda), which includes of the Bearspaw First Nation, Chiniki First Nation, and Goodstoney First Nation, as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy, including the Siksika First Nation, Piikani First Nation, and Kainai First Nation. This is also the home to the Rocky View Métis District 4 within the Battle River Territory. We recognize all Nations who continue to nurture these lands, and we are dedicated to uplifting Truth, language, and culture as essential to right relations. As an act of reconciliation and commitment to decolonization, we are committed to the TRC's Calls to Action.
At Canmore Counselling, we are also privileged to be yoga students, practitioners, and guides. Our offerings centre on the root of yoga as Indigenous to South Asia, and we are grateful to learn from and amplify the South Asian practitioners and teachers whenever possible. We are grateful for the eight limbs of yoga, as taught by Patanjali. It is a joy to walk alongside our incredible alumni of the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School as they create opportunities for care, connection & curiosity within their communities.
We believe wholeheartedly that trauma-informed care requires commitment to community, social justice, decolonization, anti-oppression, and anti-racism. Thank you for being here :)
At Canmore Counselling, we are also privileged to be yoga students, practitioners, and guides. Our offerings centre on the root of yoga as Indigenous to South Asia, and we are grateful to learn from and amplify the South Asian practitioners and teachers whenever possible. We are grateful for the eight limbs of yoga, as taught by Patanjali. It is a joy to walk alongside our incredible alumni of the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School as they create opportunities for care, connection & curiosity within their communities.
We believe wholeheartedly that trauma-informed care requires commitment to community, social justice, decolonization, anti-oppression, and anti-racism. Thank you for being here :)