What does it mean to direct and utilize our energy (physical, mental, and spiritual) wisely, allowing us to move toward what truly serves our higher purpose?

Join us for the Fourth Series of our open discussions exploring the Yamas and Niyamas through the lens of lived experience.

In this open forum, we’ll explore Brahmacharya (wise use of energy/continence) as a living practice of conscious engagement and self-mastery. Together we’ll reflect on how we manage our vital force, boundaries, and attention, and how this dedication manifests in our teaching, our relationships, and our overall well-being.

Thoughts and Questions to Contemplate...

• How does the concept of Brahmacharya translate into the practical, subtle interpretation of managing our energy and attention in daily life and practice?
• As yoga teachers, how do we practice Brahmacharya in the classroom by conserving our own energy while still giving fully to our students? How do we set healthy boundaries in our professional roles?
• In a world of constant digital distraction and over-commitment, how does Brahmacharya inform our choices about where we direct our mental and emotional resources?
• What is the relationship between Brahmacharya and the pursuit of sensory input? How can we discern between actions or consumption that nourishes our practice and that which depletes our vital force (ojas)?
• Think of a time when you consciously reined in a habit or tendency that was draining your energy. What inner resources did you tap into, and what impact did that choice have on your stability and peace of mind?