Freedom and Liberation

This month, we Americans continue with our annual tradition of celebrating Freedom & Liberation on July 4th, Independence Day; barbeque, family, friends, fireworks, it’s a blast (pun intended)! However, the ancient texts of yoga teach us that we possess the unique ability to choose Freedom & Liberation for ourselves, no matter our citizenship, daily. What does this mean, liberation from what, you may ask? Well, as a country, we know we were seeking liberation from England and the rule of King George III, but what about us as individuals, as yogis?

In yoga, we learn that the body-mind is an instrument for recognizing the truth of who we are, our divine nature. On our mats, in our asana practice, our body-mind is developed. We learn and experience a myriad of techniques that benefit us, mentally, emotionally, and physically, in every possible way. As we continue practicing, we improve our health and physique, and we experience a sense of calm and peace, gain new purpose, and feel more profound happiness. Our everyday lives improve and create life mastery. And with ALL of this, there is still more!

The ultimate purpose of yoga is liberation. For our purposes, we can think of it as liberation from our smaller, limited selves and liberation as our higher, unlimited Self. To experience our higher Self is to experience who and what we truly are: Divine Consciousness. When we are experiencing this level of awareness, an inner bliss takes over from within, and the separation between “us” and “them” or “me” and “you” disappears. We are at one with what is and know ourselves to be so much more than the body-mind.

As we celebrate our country’s Freedom & Liberation this year, recognize what’s possible and available to you right now! Genuinely experiencing this emancipation is not only your right as a citizen but as a card-carrying member of the human race!

And, if you’ve made it this far into the reading, our TrueForm® YTT might be something that would interest you. Yes, the 200-hour training will certify you to become a yoga alliance-approved instructor, and our 300-hour course allows you to level up your current certification, but it’s about so much more than that! It’s about finding your TrueForm® through Life Mastery and Liberation, on and off the mat! Stay tuned for more information!