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We practice yoga to liberate ourselves from suffering and break free from the deep-rooted patterns (samskaras) that bind us to unconscious behaviour. To do so we must maintain a consistent practice (sadhana).
 

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WHAT IS SADHANA?

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Sadhana is a disciplined spiritual practice or means of accomplishing a goal. In yoga and spiritual traditions, it refers to:

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1. Dedicated practice — any yogic or spiritual activity done intentionally, such as asana, meditation, pranayama, chanting, or study of texts.

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2. Consistent effort — there’s an implicit sense of regularity, devotion, and perseverance over time.

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3. Path to growth or realization — it’s not just the act itself, but the disciplined, mindful repetition that leads to transformation of body, mind, and spirit.

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WHAT ARE SAMSKARAS?

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Samskaras are the mental and emotional impressions left by past actions, thoughts, and experiences. They are like grooves in the mind, shaping how we react to the world. In modern terms, they’re our habitual patterns—often subconscious—that influence behaviour and perception. Yoga provides a path to:

1. Bring awareness to these patterns — through asana, pranayama, and especially meditation, we observe our reactions, thoughts, and triggers.

2. Burn or purify the samskaras — the consistent, intentional practice of yoga is like fire; it burns away impurities (kleshas) and helps us move beyond conditioning.

3. Create new, conscious patterns — yoga allows us to act from awareness rather than habit, planting seeds (samskaras) rooted in clarity, compassion, and steadiness.

4. Move toward liberation (mokṣa) — ultimately, yoga aims to free us from the cycle of suffering (dukkha), karma, and rebirth by dissolving the root cause: ignorance (avidya) and the mental conditioning that arises from it.

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