The practice of Satya invites us to truthfulness in communication and expression with others. Patanjali suggests that satya, like all the other yamas, should be practiced with Ahimsa (kindness, non-harming, disrupting harm). In this Classic Flows, students are invited to embody the intersection of satya and ahimsa before offering it to others. What patterns in communication, and ‘I am …’ declarations are we holding to unfairly? How can we practice more kindness in the way we speak to ourselves, listen to ourselves and see ourselves? This inquiry is accompanied by backbending postures build to Camel Pose (Ustrasana), a powerful energetic throat and heart opener.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022