Ancient Vedic philosophy introduced the Purusharthas, four goals of a meaningful human life. These goals remind us that a meaningful life is beautifully multi-dimensional:
When we think of freedom, we often think of the external: breaking free from obligations, limitations, or the roles we feel bound by. But in the yogic tradition, freedom means something deeper and more lasting. Moksha is the liberation of the soul from the patterns and attachments that keep us feeling separate from our true nature.
Moksha is a Sanskrit word meaning “liberation” or “release.” In the philosophy of yoga, it’s the ultimate goal: freedom from suffering and the endless cycle of birth and death (samsara). But on a practical, everyday level, Moksha invites us to recognize the spaciousness that’s always available beneath our thoughts, worries, and stories.
Yoga reminds us that our true nature is already whole. The physical practice (asana) helps us peel away tension and restlessness. Breathwork (pranayama) calms the mind. Meditation invites us into stillness — where we might glimpse that the freedom we seek outside is actually an inner state of being.
In moments when we feel completely present — maybe resting in Savasana, maybe holding Tree Pose under a summer sky — we sense it: I am free right now. This is a taste of Moksha.
You don’t have to renounce daily life or meditate in a cave to move toward Moksha. Yoga teaches us to find freedom in each moment:
This week, let your practice be a journey back to your inner freedom — breath by breath, pose by pose.
- Serve your purpose (Dharma)
- Create security and stability (Artha)
- Enjoy the gifts of life (Kama)
- And ultimately, remember your true freedom (Moksha).
When we think of freedom, we often think of the external: breaking free from obligations, limitations, or the roles we feel bound by. But in the yogic tradition, freedom means something deeper and more lasting. Moksha is the liberation of the soul from the patterns and attachments that keep us feeling separate from our true nature.
Moksha is a Sanskrit word meaning “liberation” or “release.” In the philosophy of yoga, it’s the ultimate goal: freedom from suffering and the endless cycle of birth and death (samsara). But on a practical, everyday level, Moksha invites us to recognize the spaciousness that’s always available beneath our thoughts, worries, and stories.
Yoga reminds us that our true nature is already whole. The physical practice (asana) helps us peel away tension and restlessness. Breathwork (pranayama) calms the mind. Meditation invites us into stillness — where we might glimpse that the freedom we seek outside is actually an inner state of being.
In moments when we feel completely present — maybe resting in Savasana, maybe holding Tree Pose under a summer sky — we sense it: I am free right now. This is a taste of Moksha.
You don’t have to renounce daily life or meditate in a cave to move toward Moksha. Yoga teaches us to find freedom in each moment:
- Release what you no longer need. Gently notice habits, thoughts, or patterns that feel constricting.
- Practice non-attachment (Vairagya). Let go of needing things to be a certain way.
- Savor spaciousness. Leave a few quiet minutes at the end of your practice. Listen to what freedom feels like in your body.
- Remember your true self. Beneath every label and role, you are already whole.
This week, let your practice be a journey back to your inner freedom — breath by breath, pose by pose.
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