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WISDOM LIBRARY

A living archive of monthly reflections and at-home wellbeing practices. Two streams — one for the inner landscape, one for daily life.

Off the Mat — Monthly Reflection
At-Home Wellbeing — Practice & Recipe
April 2026The Practice of Non-Violence
Off the Mat

The Practice of Non-Violence

Ahimsa — non-violence — is the first principle of classical yoga. It stands at the beginning of the Yoga Sutras, before posture, before breath, before anything. It establishes the atmosphere in which all practice unfolds.

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At-Home Wellbeing

Bharadvajasana — Seated Spinal Twist

A twist is a way of ringing out what has accumulated — tension, stagnation, the weight of winter. Bharadvajasana opens the chest, supports detoxification through the organs of digestion, and invites the spine to find its length.

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March 2026Turning Towards the Light
Off the Mat

Turning Towards the Light

The air feels different now. The light lingers a little longer in the evenings. The snow is softening, slowly giving way.

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At-Home Wellbeing

Tridoshic Kitchari — Spring's Gentle Detox

A simple, nourishing stew from Ayurvedic tradition — basmati rice, split mung dahl, and seasonal vegetables — to gently cleanse and reset the digestive system as winter gives way to spring.

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