06/01/2026
The word tapas comes from the root word "tap" meaning to heat or burn. Tapas refers to the practices of self-discipline, austerity and perseverance, as we combat negative habits, thoughts and desires. This practice brings us to a state of transformation, where we cultivate positive positive qualities that help us tap into our deep inner well of strength and vitality.
Tapas asks us to get uncomfortable. In order to find transformation, we must first seek what we are looking to transform. This means looking at those shadowing, uncomfortable parts of ourselves. Sometimes we forget about the emotional discomfort of a full scope yoga practice. Hereβs the thing though, while it can feel icky to recognize the aspects of ourselves that are challenging, it ultimately opens us to a pathway of acceptance, grace and potential. Tapas creates opportunity to cultivate new and more positive qualities such as will-power, focus and determination.
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