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Walking with the Divine: The Deeper Meaning of Brahmacharya in Yoga
In modern life, where overstimulation is the norm and burnout is common, brahmacharya invites a deeper inquiry into how we direct and honour our vital energy (prana) in daily life.
Rather than repressing desire, brahmacharya encourages conscious choice. Ultimately, brahmacharya is not about denial, but devotion - to what truly matters.
Brahma is the Sanskrit for God (in particular Creation God), and charya means path. Brahmacharya means to walk along the path of God - in other words walking with the divine.
Through the practice of brahmacharya we learn to release attachment to temporary sources of pleasure, in honour of unveiling a more potent power that leads to true contentment and genuine happiness.
https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2003.148
Francesco - one of our current Yoga Teacher Training 200hr program trainees - recently wrote an article on brahmacharya, which further articulates what this Yama is about . With his blessing, please read on!
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Erin Lee
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