11 Ways to Yoga Without Striking A Yoga Pose

To celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga, I wanted to do something a little different, something beyond the usual asana practice. So I put together 11 powerful ways you can live your yoga off the mat, no poses required. These practices are rooted in the heart of the yoga tradition and serve as daily invitations to deepen your connection with yourself, others, and the world around you. Whether you’re commuting, parenting, working, or resting, yoga is always available to you.

This episode is for every kind of yoga practitioner: the long-time student, the casual listener, and even those who’ve never unrolled a yoga mat. These 11 approaches offer grounding, perspective, and purpose, especially when life feels busy or out of balance. Take what resonates and leave the rest. Yoga is never one-size-fits-all.

Yoga Episode Highlights:

• Honoring the spiritual and seasonal significance of International Yoga Day (June 21)
• Practicing Pratipaksha Bhavanam: transforming negative thoughts by cultivating their opposites
• Embracing Pratyahara: choosing intentional sensory withdrawal to reclaim your attention
• Living with steadiness and ease (Sthira Sukham Asanam) in daily life
• Balancing consistent effort and non-attachment through Abhyasa and Vairagya
• Releasing material and mental clutter with the principle of Aparigraha (non-hoarding)
• Turning inward with Swadhyaya: self-study for self-awareness and spiritual growth
• Welcoming more playfulness and spontaneity through Leela (divine play)
• Engaging in Seva: selfless service as a path to humility and interconnectedness
• Finding community and inspiration through Satsang
• Cultivating Maitri: loving-kindness toward self and others
• Surrendering to Ishvara: letting go and trusting in the divine

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