seeking balance, a blog
by Michelle Srih
Īśvara Praṇidhāna: The Art of Surrender
Explore Īśvara Praṇidhāna, the yogic practice of surrender and devotion. Learn how letting go, trusting life, and aligning with the divine awakens inner Shakti with Shakti Rising.
Svādhyāya: The Practice of Self-Study
Explore Svādhyāya, the yogic practice of self-study and inner reflection. Learn how journaling, meditation, and sacred texts cultivate self-awareness, clarity, and inner Shakti with Shakti Rising.
Tapas: Igniting the Inner Fire of Transformation
Discover Tapas, the yogic practice of sacred discipline and inner fire. Learn how to cultivate consistency, self-mastery, and transformation in body, mind, and spirit with Shakti Rising.
Santosha: The Sacred Art of Contentment
Discover the yogic principle of Santosha, translated into English means “contentment.” Learn how to cultivate gratitude, inner peace, and joy in everyday life. A Shakti Rising guide to the art of enoughness.
Śaucha: The Practice of Purity and Renewal
Discover the meaning of Śaucha, the first Niyama in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Explore how physical, mental, and spiritual purity can transform your energy, home, and mindset. A Shakti Rising guide to cleansing, clarity, and renewal.
The Inner Path: Living The Niyamas
Discover the five Niyamas of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Sacred observances that guide us toward purity, contentment, self-discipline, reflection, and surrender. A soulful introduction to The Inner Path.
Prāṇa vs Qì: What Yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine Teach Us About Healing Energy
Discover the similarities and differences between prāṇa and qì — two powerful life energies from yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
How the Yoga Sutras Teach Us to See Clearly: The Rope and Snake Metaphor
Discover how Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras help us quiet the mind, overcome fear, and see things clearly with the rope and snake metaphor.