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Daily Drop of Gratitude: 3–5 Minute Daily Gratitude Meditations for Mindful Living

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A Simple Daily Practice for Mindful Living

Gratitude has the power to shift our perspective, calm our nervous system, and bring us back to what truly matters. That’s why I’m so excited to share my new Daily Drop of Gratitude series — short 3–5 minute guided meditations now available on the Insight Timer app.

This series was created to help you pause each day and reconnect with gratitude in a simple, approachable way. No matter how busy life feels, you can take just a few mindful minutes to cultivate appreciation — and let that ripple out into the rest of your day.

Why Gratitude?

Science shows that practicing gratitude regularly can:

  • Reduce stress and anxiety
  • Improve sleep and overall well-being
  • Strengthen relationships and connection
  • Foster resilience, even in challenging times

A daily gratitude practice doesn’t need to be long or complicated. Even just a few mindful breaths of appreciation can change the tone of your entire day.

What to Expect in the Daily Drop of Gratitude

Each day, you’ll be guided through a short practice centered around a theme of gratitude — for your breath, your body, nature, connection, lessons learned, the present moment, and for life itself. These meditations are designed to be approachable, whether you’re brand-new to meditation or already have a practice.

Each session includes:

  • A gentle moment to settle in
  • A focused reflection on gratitude
  • A short closing to carry gratitude into your day

The beauty of this series is in its simplicity: just 3–5 minutes a day is enough.

How to Begin

All you need is a quiet space and a few minutes. Open the Insight Timer app, search for Daily Drop of Gratitude, and choose a session that calls to you. You can listen in the morning to set the tone for your day, or at night as a gentle reflection before sleep.

Join Me in Gratitude

My hope is that this practice helps you build a habit of gratitude that feels supportive and nourishing. When we pause to notice and appreciate the good — big or small — we align ourselves with joy, peace, and presence.

I’d love for you to join me for this series and make gratitude a daily ritual. Sometimes, the smallest moments have the biggest impact.

? Ready to begin? Subscribe to me on the Insight Timer app and take your first mindful step into gratitude today. The Daily Drop of Gratitude will be uploaded soon!

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The Foundation of Yoga

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The Foundation of Yoga: Returning to What Sustains

September has always felt like a month of renewal. The air shifts, the light changes, and there’s a quiet invitation to pause, reflect, and come back to what sustains us.

In the busyness of life, it’s easy to get swept away from our roots — the practices that ground us, steady us, and remind us of who we are beneath the noise. Yoga, at its heart, is not just movement. It’s a way of returning home.

I created The Foundation of Yoga — a 3-part digital series designed to guide you back to your roots with practices that nourish both body and spirit.

What’s Inside the Program

  • Yoga Practice: Gentle yet powerful practices to reconnect with breath, alignment, and awareness.
  • Discussion: Reflections on the deeper meaning of yoga, beyond the poses.
  • Mindfulness: Simple practices to weave presence and grounding into daily life.

This program is perfect for anyone feeling the call to reset — whether you’re beginning your yoga journey, returning after time away, or simply longing to reconnect with the essence of your practice.

The beauty of this series is that it’s completely self-paced. As a digital download, you can begin anytime, anywhere — letting the practices meet you right where you are.

September is the perfect moment to return to your foundation, to breathe deeply, and to remember what truly sustains you.

 Begin your journey today! Download this program HERE!

 Come back to your roots, your breath, to yourself. 

Mindful Practice: Returning to Your Foundation

1. Ground Through Breath
Sit comfortably with your feet on the floor or crossed on a cushion. Close your eyes and take 5 slow, deep breaths. With each inhale, imagine drawing nourishment from the earth. With each exhale, release what no longer serves you.

2. Root into the Present
Place your hands over your heart and gently whisper to yourself: “I am here. I am rooted. I am sustained.”

3. Carry It With You
Throughout the day, notice the moments when you feel scattered or pulled away. Pause, breathe, and silently repeat your affirmation to anchor back into your foundation.


“I return to my roots. I am grounded, sustained, and whole.”

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Join 30 Days of Yoga: Free Live YouTube Series for All Levels – Chair Options Included!

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Join Me for 30 Days of Yoga: A Free LIVE Series on YouTube

Are you ready to feel more grounded, connected, and calm—one breath at a time?

I’m inviting you to a free 30 Days of Yoga series, live on YouTube, where we’ll explore mindful movement, breathwork, and self-compassion. Whether you’re new to yoga, returning after a break, or looking for a daily dose of intention, this is for you.

Here’s what to expect:

  • Daily yoga videos for 30 days – each around 15–20 minutes
  • Live sessions on YouTube with replays available so you can practice anytime
  • Seated options available every day – perfect for anyone needing a gentle or accessible approach
  • Themes to inspire your practice – from breath awareness to grounding and heart-opening

This is not about being flexible or achieving a perfect pose. It’s about showing up for yourself, one mindful moment at a time.

You’ll find yourself moving with more ease, breathing more fully, and approaching each day with a little more peace.

How to Join:
Subscribe to my YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you don’t miss a session.

Invite a friend, grab a chair or yoga mat, and let’s begin this journey together. There will be a fun giveaway at the end of August!

I’ll meet you there—with breath, presence, and gentle encouragement. Watch this intro to learn more about this fun month!

With care,
Stacie

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Post-Hip Replacement Rehab Series Part 3 | Seated Balance & Tree Pose Prep for Hip Stability

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Post-Hip Replacement Rehab Series Part 3 | Seated Balance & Tree Pose Prep for Hip Stability

In Part 3 of the Post-Hip Replacement Rehab Series, we focus on seated balance and gentle tree pose preparation—a beautiful combination for building confidence, strength, and coordination during your healing process.

This practice is designed for those who may not yet feel ready to stand but are eager to engage their hip flexors, improve postural awareness, and activate stabilizing muscles—all while seated.

In This Class You’ll Explore:

  • Hip flexor activation for stability
  • Controlled leg movements to build strength
  • Tree pose-inspired motions to promote neuromuscular connection
  • Breath-led awareness for calm and focus
  • Supportive cues for posture and alignment

Whether you’re in early recovery or looking for seated practices to supplement your healing, this class offers accessible yet powerful movement with compassion at its core.

Start Your Journey Today

 • Watch Part 1 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NCSvw0_cogU
 • Subscribe for the full series: Click here
• Support this work: Buy Me a Coffee
• Watch the full Rehab Playlist: View Playlist

Let this gentle practice guide you into deeper strength and steadiness—right from your chair.

With love and support,
 Stacie

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The Eight Limbs of Yoga

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The Eight Limbs of Yoga: A Gentle Journey Inward

Exploring Yoga Beyond the Mat with Compassion and Care

Yoga is so much more than movement—it’s a path of deep inner connection. Rooted in the ancient teachings of the Yoga Sutras, the eight limbs of yoga offer a holistic guide for living a more mindful, compassionate, and centered life.

These limbs are not steps to climb or rules to follow. Instead, they are invitations—soft, spacious ways to return to yourself.

Over the past several weeks, I’ve lovingly reflected on each limb through the lens of gentleness, healing, and everyday practice. Whether you’re new to yoga or have been walking this path for years, I hope these reflections bring comfort, inspiration, and clarity to your journey.

Take your time. Let your heart lead.

 The Eight Limbs of Yoga

  1. Yama: Living with Integrity
    The ethical roots of yoga—guiding us toward kindness, truth, and compassion.
  2. Niyama: Tending the Inner Garden
    Practices of self-discipline, devotion, and inner peace that nurture our spirit.
  3. Asana: Moving with Mindful Presence
    The physical postures as a way to feel, listen, and lovingly inhabit the body.
  4. Pranayama: Breathing Life In
    Conscious breathwork as a tool for calming, energizing, and balancing the nervous system.
  5. Pratyahara: Turning Inward with Grace
    Withdrawing from outer distractions to connect with the richness within.
  6. Dharana: The Steadying of Attention
    Gentle focus and single-pointed awareness that anchors us in the now.
  7. Dhyana: Resting in Presence
    Meditation as a soft resting place—a return to stillness and ease.
  8. Samadhi: The Quiet Union
    A state of inner wholeness, spaciousness, and connection to all that is.

Each link above leads to a full blog post where I share how these teachings have touched my own life—through recovery, through quiet practice, and through a love of yoga that has always been rooted in softness and soulfulness.

Whether you explore one limb at a time or simply read what calls to you, may you feel supported, inspired, and reminded that you are already whole.

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Samadhi

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Samadhi: The Quiet Union

Samadhi is often described as bliss, enlightenment, or union with the divine. But for me, it feels more like a soft exhale. A moment where everything falls away—and all that remains is peace. A glimmer of wholeness.

It is the final limb of yoga. But not a finish line.

Samadhi isn’t something we chase. It’s something that rises when we’ve softened, steadied, and surrendered—when we’ve tended to our bodies, breath, senses, and hearts with care.

It is the gift of presence fully realized.

The Spaciousness of Union

In Sanskrit, samadhi means “to bring together” or “to merge.” It is the merging of the individual self with something greater—a quiet knowing that we are not separate, not alone, not lost.

And yet… this experience isn’t loud or grand. It doesn’t always arrive with fireworks or certainty.

Sometimes, it feels like:

  • A deep moment of stillness after savasana.
  • A tear slipping down your cheek in meditation—without story or judgment.
  • A sunrise that holds you completely in its beauty.
  • A feeling of wholeness, even in pain.

Samadhi can be fleeting. It can last a breath, or a lifetime. But once we’ve touched it, even for a moment, we know: there is more to us than our worries, our roles, or our wounds.

There is peace underneath it all.

How I Touch Samadhi

I don’t claim to live in samadhi. But I do catch glimpses of it. Through steady practice. Through softness. Through surrender.

Sometimes, in the quiet after pranayama or meditation, I feel a shift—like I’ve slipped below the surface of doing and landed in simply being.

And that is enough.

The Gentle Arrival

Samadhi reminds us that yoga is not about striving—it is about remembering. Remembering our wholeness. Our connection to all that is. Our sacred belonging.

It’s the culmination of the eightfold path, yes—but it’s also the heart of the entire journey.

Whether you’re practicing breath, movement, stillness, or awareness, each moment is a thread leading you home.

You are already whole. Already worthy. Already deeply, beautifully connected.

Samadhi just helps you remember.

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Dhyana

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Dhyana: Resting in Presence

There is a moment in stillness when effort dissolves. When the breath flows quietly, the mind softens, and the heart simply is. This is dhyana—the seventh limb of yoga.

Often translated as meditation, dhyana is more than a technique. It is a state of being. A soft, spacious awareness that arises when we’ve spent time tending the breath, steadying the mind, and drawing inward with care.

Dhyana is what happens when we stop trying to meditate and begin being with what’s here.

Meditation as a Gentle Relationship

I used to think meditation required silence, discipline, or a perfectly still mind. But over the years—and especially through pain and healing—I’ve learned that dhyana is much more tender than that.

It is sitting with yourself the way you’d sit with a dear friend: open, patient, without needing to fix or change anything.

It is staying.

In the discomfort. In the calm. In the mystery.

How I Practice Dhyana

Dhyana often arises naturally after practicing pratyahara (turning inward) and dharana (focused attention). It’s less about doing and more about allowing. About resting in awareness, however it shows up.

Here are a few gentle ways I ease into meditation:

  • Silent Sitting with the Breath – Simply being with the breath as it moves in and out, without needing to change it.
  • Loving-Kindness (Metta) Meditation – Silently offering phrases of compassion to myself and others: May I be safe. May I be well.
  • Guided Stillness – Using a soft voice or recorded meditation to anchor me in presence.
  • Open Awareness – Noticing sounds, sensations, or thoughts arise and pass like clouds in the sky.

There is no right way. No goal. Just presence.

Coming Home to Awareness

Dhyana reminds me that underneath all the doing is simply being. That the peace we seek is already within us, waiting in the quiet spaces between thoughts. It’s a returning—a homecoming to ourselves.

Even if you sit for just three minutes today, eyes closed, heart open—you are meditating.

You are practicing dhyana.

And in that stillness, something sacred stirs.

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Dharana

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Dharana: The Steadying of Attention

There is something profoundly healing about choosing to place your full attention on just one thing.

In a world that pulls us in countless directions, dharana—the sixth limb of yoga—offers the gift of focus. A soft, steadying of the mind. A return to the present moment with care and devotion.

Translated from Sanskrit, dharana means concentration or single-pointed awareness. But to me, it’s less about forcing attention and more about gently gathering the scattered pieces of ourselves and bringing them back to center.

The Beauty of Gentle Focus

Dharana doesn’t require silence or stillness, though those can help. It simply asks us to be with something fully.

When I practice dharana, I often choose something simple, something I can return to again and again:

  • The rise and fall of my breath.
  • A flickering candle flame.
  • A word or mantra whispered slowly.
  • The sensation of my hands resting in my lap.

Distraction comes, of course. That’s part of being human. But dharana invites us not to judge the wandering, only to notice and begin again—with kindness.

How I Practice Dharana

As someone who lives with physical pain and deep healing, dharana has become a refuge. It helps quiet the mental chatter, soften the nervous system, and invite a felt sense of peace.

Here are some of the simple ways I invite dharana into my daily life:

  • Mantra Meditation – Repeating a word like peace, soham, or I am with each breath.
  • Focused Candle Gazing (Trataka) – Gently gazing at a candle for a few minutes, then closing the eyes and observing the after-image.
  • Breath Awareness – Simply staying with the inhale and exhale, letting each breath guide you back.
  • Mindful Movement – Moving slowly and intentionally, noticing every shift, stretch, or sensation.

Even tasks like kneading bread, watering plants, or sipping tea can become dharana when done with full awareness.

The Healing Power of Attention

Dharana reminds me that I don’t have to fix everything. I don’t have to do more. I can simply be with what is here—and that is enough.

It’s a soft practice, not a rigid one. A gentle anchoring in a moment of presence. A kind of inner sanctuary you can visit anytime, anywhere.

In a world that glorifies multitasking, choosing one thing becomes sacred.

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Pratyahara

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Pratyahara: Turning Inward with Tenderness

There’s a quiet moment in practice—a soft pause—when we begin to draw inward. The world continues on around us, but something shifts. We are no longer reaching out. We are returning home.

This is pratyahara.

Often described as the withdrawal of the senses, pratyahara is less about escaping the world and more about creating space to listen—to yourself, to your breath, to the silence that speaks beneath the surface.

The Art of Gentle Withdrawal

In a culture that celebrates constant input, pratyahara invites the opposite: stillness. It’s the conscious choice to soften your gaze, to lower the volume, to turn your attention inward—not with resistance, but with reverence.

For me, pratyahara often shows up in the smallest ways:

  • Pausing before I respond.
  • Stepping away from screens.
  • Resting my eyes in meditation or supported savasana.
  • Noticing the wind on my skin or the rhythm of my own heartbeat.

It’s not about ignoring the senses. It’s about shifting where we place our attention.

How I Practice Pratyahara

Like all the limbs of yoga, pratyahara is a living, breathing practice. Some days it’s more formal; other days it’s a quiet decision in the middle of daily life. Here’s how I gently invite it into my own rhythms:

  • Guided Relaxation or Yoga Nidra – A sacred practice of conscious rest and internal awareness.
  • Soft Eye Gaze or Eye Pillow – Letting the eyes rest to encourage inward reflection.
  • Intentional Silence – Even just 5 minutes of quiet each day can recalibrate the nervous system.
  • Unplugged Walks in Nature – Tuning in to the breath and the heartbeat instead of the noise.

Pratyahara reminds me that I don’t need to chase peace outside myself. It’s already here, waiting in the stillness.

A Loving Return to Yourself

In many ways, pratyahara is the bridge between the outer world and the deeper practices of meditation and contemplation. It’s where we begin to turn the dial down on distraction and up on truth. On presence. On peace.

Even just one mindful breath taken with intention is a form of pratyahara.

So the next time the world feels too loud, too fast, or too much—close your eyes. Come home. The sacred lives there.

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Pranayama

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Pranayama: The Sacred Art of Breathing with Intention

There’s a quiet kind of magic in the breath.

It’s always with us—steady, reliable, and quietly anchoring us through each moment. And yet, so often we forget it’s even there. In my own healing and teaching, I’ve found that the simple act of breathing on purpose—what yoga calls pranayama—has been one of the most powerful tools for calming my nervous system, easing pain, and coming back to myself.

Pranayama, the practice of conscious breathing, is more than a technique—it’s a remembrance. A return to rhythm. A softening.

Breath as Medicine

In Sanskrit, prana means life force. Ayama means to extend or expand. When we practice pranayama, we are gently expanding our capacity for life. We are tending to our energy, nourishing our nervous system, and offering our body a sacred exhale.

You don’t have to sit in silence for an hour or twist yourself into knots. Breath practice can be as simple as closing your eyes and taking a full, conscious inhale.

That’s the beauty of it—pranayama meets you where you are.

How I Approach Breath Work

In my own practice and when I guide others, I hold space for pranayama that feels:

  • Safe – Always honoring where your body is today.
  • Simple – You don’t need fancy techniques; you just need presence.
  • Soothing – Breath practices that calm, ground, and create space.

My Favorite Gentle Pranayama Practices

Here are a few breath practices I return to often, especially during times of pain, anxiety, or transition:

  • Box Breath (4-4-4-4) – A steady inhale, hold, exhale, and hold. A beautiful tool for calm and focus.
  • Three-Part Breath – Inhale into the belly, then ribs, then chest. Exhale in reverse. It brings such awareness and grounding.
  • Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana) – A cleansing, balancing breath that soothes the mind and clears energetic blocks.
  • Ocean Breath (Ujjayi) – A soft, whisper-like breath that lengthens and deepens without strain.
  • Simple Counted Breathing (Inhale 4, Exhale 6) – A longer exhale to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and invite calm.

These aren’t strict rules or prescriptions. They’re invitations—gentle ways to turn inward and reconnect.

Breathing as a Way Home

Pranayama has taught me that the breath is more than air. It’s a bridge—a link between body and spirit. Between tension and ease. Between fear and trust.

You don’t need to fix anything. You don’t need to be anyone other than who you are in this breath, right now.

Inhale. Exhale. You’re already practicing.

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Asana

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Asana: A Gentle Path Back to Yourself

In the quiet spaces of my day, I return again and again to my mat—not to perfect a pose or chase a goal, but to remember who I am beneath the noise.

Asana, the physical postures of yoga, are more than shapes we create. They are invitations. Each one offers a chance to come home—to breathe more deeply, to feel more fully, to soften what’s been hardened.

For me, asana is not about flexibility or strength in the way the world often defines them. It’s about tenderness, curiosity, listening. Ultimately, asana is what helps me see where my mind goes and how to turn it into a gentle awareness, rather than negative comparison.

A Practice of Presence

I teach and practice asana with softness at the center. Whether I’m guiding someone recovering from injury, living with chronic pain, or simply overwhelmed by life, my intention is always the same: to offer a practice that feels like a sanctuary.

There’s something sacred about moving gently. In a world of push and hustle, slow becomes a form of resistance. In asana, we don’t force—we feel. We don’t perform—we arrive.

How I Hold Asana

When I guide others (and myself), I bring these intentions:

  • Let the breath lead. Movement follows breath—not the other way around.
  • Honor how it feels, not how it looks. Your body is wise. You can trust it.
  • Make space for stillness. Sometimes the real yoga happens in the quiet moments between shapes.
  • Adapt with love. Use the wall, a chair, or your breath. There’s no one way—only your way.

A Few of My Favorite Gentle Postures

  • Seated Cat/Cow – Soft waves of the spine to awaken and release.
  • Supported Child’s Pose – A place to rest and reconnect with the breath.
  • Reclined Bound Angle – A heart-opening posture that invites deep surrender.
  • Chair Warrior II – Empowering and accessible, meeting you where you are.
  • Constructive Rest – A simple shape that brings deep relief to body and mind.

Each of these poses holds space for you to explore—not to push, but to be.

Coming Home

Asana, at its core, is a conversation with your own body and spirit. When practiced with gentleness, it becomes a form of devotion. A practice of remembering that your body is not a problem to be fixed—it’s a home to be cared for.

Wherever you are on your journey—whether lying down, seated, standing, or simply breathing—your practice is enough. You are enough.

May your mat always feel like an invitation back to yourself.

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The Niyamas

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Exploring the Niyamas: Inner Practices for a More Mindful Life

Yoga is so much more than poses on a mat. At its heart, it’s a path of personal transformation, and the Niyamas—the second limb of the Eight Limbs of Yoga—offer beautiful guidance for how we can nurture our inner world.

While the Yamas help us live harmoniously with others, the Niyamas turn our attention inward. They invite us to explore discipline, contentment, and the deeper practices that lead to peace and clarity.

Here’s a look at the five Niyamas and how we can weave them into daily life:

1. Shaucha – Purity

Shaucha speaks to both outer and inner cleanliness. It’s about keeping our physical space, bodies, and thoughts clear and uncluttered. That might look like creating a calming home environment, fueling your body with nourishing foods, or practicing breathwork to clear mental fog.

Try this: Begin your day with a gentle breathing practice or tidy a small space that feels chaotic. Notice how it affects your mood.

2. Santosha – Contentment

Santosha encourages us to find peace with what is. In a world that pushes constant striving, this practice is radical. It’s not about giving up ambition, but rather about appreciating the present moment and recognizing the abundance already around us.

Try this: Pause during your day and name three things you’re grateful for—right now, as they are.

3. Tapas – Discipline

Tapas is the fire of self-discipline and transformation. It’s the motivation that helps us stay committed to practices that support growth—even when it’s hard. Tapas doesn’t mean forcing—it means showing up for yourself with dedication and integrity.

Try this: Choose one small daily habit that supports your well-being—like morning stretching or journaling—and commit to it for a week.

4. Svadhyaya – Self-Study

Svadhyaya is about deepening our understanding of who we are. It includes studying sacred texts, reflecting on our thoughts and behaviors, and turning inward with curiosity and compassion.

 Try this: Journal at the end of the day. What did you learn about yourself today? How did you respond to challenges?

5. Ishvarapranidhana – Surrender

The final Niyama invites us to let go of control and trust in something greater—whether that’s the universe, God, or simply the flow of life. It reminds us that we’re not in this alone, and that surrender can be its own kind of strength.

Try this: When things feel uncertain, place your hand on your heart and say, “I trust the unfolding.”

The Niyamas in Daily Life

Living the Niyamas isn’t about perfection—it’s about intention. These inner practices help us align our actions with our values and cultivate a life rooted in peace, presence, and purpose.

They’re not rules—they’re invitations. A gentle call back to ourselves.

Which of the Niyamas speaks to you most right now? I’d love to hear in the comments or in your journal.