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The Yoga Sutras is one of the foundational texts of yoga philosophy. Compiled by the sage Patanjali in India nearly 2,000 years ago, it is made of 4 padas or chapters, and a total of 195 sutras. It includes wisdom around ashtanga (the 8-limbed path of yoga), purusha & prakriti, the gunas, causes of human suffering, and how we may harness the power of the body, mind, and soul to find peace.

We all breathe. Have you ever wondered if your breath patterns are serving you well?

This pamphlet was created by Maryam Ovissi & Susan Knoblauch to encourage breath awareness, as well as the cultivation of a daily breath practice. It includes a simple practice with options for posturing, as well as a questionnaire to promote awareness around breath patterns and to help identify any dysfunctional patterns that would benefit from further inquiry. Download and print out this trifold, and consider it an invitation to become more acquainted with your breath!

Ayurveda, which literally means "the knowledge of life," is the traditional healing system of India. It is a lifestyle approach, and a system of medicine designed to restore balance to the body, mind, and spirit in order to transform samskaras into more positive patterns.

This PDF lays out the foundational philosophies of Ayurveda, including its history, tridosha theory, and the role of the 5 elements.