Walking Dharma

This week's podcast dives into the yama (abstinence) of brahmacharya (continence). "To one established in brahmacharya, vigor is gained." Yoga Sutras 2:38 Brahma: Creation; God. Charya: To follow. Brahmacharya: To follow Creation; continence. Brahmacharya (continence) is the ability to remain moderate and balanced in all areas of our life. Traditionally translated as 'abstinence,' brahmacharya also is a concept used to convey middle path mentality. To live life from a middle path mentality is to willingly and consciously be moderate in our intake of all things, including: sexual contact, food, extreme emotional states (addictive emotional states), work, play, substance intake, physical exercise, etc. When we become open to and integrate the idea of living life from a balanced, moderate state, we become more directed, potent and efficient in all undertakings. The ability to know when to move forward and know when to rest and surrender things as they are temporarily to build up our energy allows us to buil