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ON THIS WEEK'S EPISODE
This week we begin a new three-part series on the Mahāguṇas, the foundational qualities of the mind in Yogic and Sāṃkhya philosophy. In this first episode, we explore Sattva, the guna of clarity, lightness, harmony and inner truth.
We look at the origins of the guṇas in the Samkhya Kārikā, how Sattva expresses itself in the mind and body, how it can be cultivated through Yoga and Ayurveda, and the fine line between embodying Sattva and becoming bound by it.
DEFINITION AND ETYMOLOGY OF SATTVA
Sat means truth or pure being; -tva is the suffix for quality.
Sattva is the quality of truth, clarity, and purity in perception.
It is the guṇa most conducive to knowledge, meditation, right action, and spiritual insight.
Symmetrical asana sequencing
Balanced effort between strength and softness
Spacious transitions and intentional pauses
Steady Drishti and breath awareness
Prānāyāma:
Nāḍī Śodhana (alternate nostril) to balance solar and lunar currents
Sama Vṛtti (equal ratio breath)
Gentle use of Bhrāmarī and soft Ujjayi, avoiding aggressive techniques
Meditation:
Heart-based meditations (Yoga Sūtra 1.33)
Mantra repetition for single-pointedness
Cultivating presence and compassion over performance
Āyurveda & Lifestyle:
Seasonal, warm, home-cooked, soul-nourishing meals
Daily rhythm, early rising, time in nature, gentle routines
Sensory awareness and sattvic inputs (media, sound, space)
Most importantly - right intention behind actions and consumption
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