What is SVADHYAYA?

Svadhyaya is the study of oneself and the collective. We study the self to become less self-centered. Something more significant than your ego is happening here.

This means plugging into self-reflective meditation and reading books on concepts that are bigger than you as an individual. Understand the teachings, understand the self, and understand the collective. Studying something bigger than yourself to gain knowledge.

On the mat.

Surrender tension from your forehead and jaw muscles. Notice when tense and when soft.

For today.

Practice listening to an elder’s story to gain wisdom. Surrender to the sound of their voice.

Like a kite
no ground
flesh bound
feet not on the ground
voices just a sound
earth round
flesh bound
reach for the ground
fingers in soil
universal energy loyal
following
calling
guiding river of life
let go of the strife
soil rich
fragrant and free
of the flesh that encapsulates me