05/09/2026
This September, we focus on the concept of Aparigraha. 🍂
Aparigraha comes from Sanskrit and is commonly translated as non-grasping, non-possessiveness, or non-attachment. It is the fifth of theYamas in classical yoga philosophy, inviting us to notice what we hold onto—and whether holding on is still serving us.
Following Satya, our August practice of truthfulness, Aparigraha asks us what we might do with the truths we have come to recognize. This readies us for the idea that sometimes, seeing clearly means realizing that something has already had its season.
Aparigraha asks us to examine our grip—on possessions, expectations, outcomes, relationships, identities, and ideas about how life is supposed to unfold. 🧐
On the mat, it can mean practicing wholeheartedly without needing to achieve a particular shape or prove anything with our bodies. 🧎
In meditation, we notice what the mind grasps at—a thought, a feeling, an answer, even the desire for a "good" meditation—and practice allowing it to pass. 🧘♀️
In daily life, Aparigraha asks:
"What am I holding onto—and what might become possible if I loosen my grip?" 🤔
As we continue our Year of Skillful Living, Aparigraha reminds us that there is wisdom not only in knowing what to pursue, but also in knowing what no longer needs our grasp.
Perhaps the practice begins simply by noticing where we are holding too tightly—and experimenting with loosening our grip. 🙏🏼
Join us this September as we explore Aparigraha, on the mat and beyond it. Register for our classes on www.treehouseyogaph.com. 🌿
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