Citta-prasādanam – clarification of the mind

«Clarification of the mind (citta-prasādanam) results from the cultivation of friendliness, compassion, happiness, and equanimity in conditions of pleasure, dissatisfaction, merit, and absence of merit, respectively».  (Yoga-sūtra, 1.33)

Birthday is often a harbinger of new good intentions. Convinced as you are that you will change the way you want, you risk clashing with others simply because you do not take into account the needs of others. Be careful how you address others, because you can create situations now that you will feel remorse for later. The best way to reach out to others? Constantly meditate on this verse of the Yoga-sutras and you will understand it.

IN PRACTICE  

Makara-āsana, crocodile pose

 Stop and think before you act in order not to have crocodile tears after! Relax the whole body and calm the mind. It will help you calm down and clear your head.

Awareness exercise

Have you ever done a listening exercise? In most cases we do not fully listen to what our interlocutor is saying. In the middle of his sentence we already think about what to argue and / or if something similar has happened to us or is also true for us. Can you restrain this instinct? Try this month to immerse yourself in listening  

Mantra of the month

«Tact and availability».