23/04/2026
When did your yoga practice start extending beyond the mat?
In many ways, yoga has always pointed us here, toward connection that reaches beyond the self.
This Earth Day, a reminder that what we explore in yoga practice—like ahiṃsā (non-harming), aparigrahā (non-grasping), īśvara praṇidhāna (a sense of reverence for something larger than ourselves)—can begin to shape how we relate to the world around us: how we move through it, care for it, and live within it.
How have you experienced your yoga practice influencing how you care for the earth, in big or small ways?
If you want to go deeper, explore Ahimsa: The Yogic Way to Honor Our Planet—with simple, practical ways to bring these teachings into everyday life: https://yogainternational.com/article/view/ahimsa-the-yogic-way-to-honor-our-planet/
Amy Ippoliti