August at LRY: REBEL

Yogis have always been rebellious.

Many years ago, yoga was primarily for renunciates — those who rejected society and left behind all relationships, social constructs, and material possessions in pursuit of spiritual liberation (moksha). Nowadays, most yogis practice to feel more freedom of body/mind/heart while upholding worldly responsibilities, navigating relationships, and moving through the waves of life.

It is radical to choose freedom, to choose to heal. This has always been the aim of the yogi.

Oppressive systems thrive when we are numb to ourselves and disconnected from one another. To fully feel ourselves and the pains and joys of this world is countercultural. Healing is rebellion. Pleasure is a salve. Joy is a birthright!

In what ways do you rebel? In what ways do you break free?

with love.

Christina + LRY