"Ever feel like you're doing all the yoga, but still getting stuck in stress, anxiety, or that annoying mental spiral at 2AM? You might be dealing with the Kleshas - the hidden blockers in your brain that yoga philosophy has been calling out for thousands of years (long before your therapist said, "Let's unpack that"). In this guide, we're breaking down the 5 Kleshas in a way that feels modern, relatable, and totally TikTok-worthy - with zero Sanskrit degree required."
""What are the Kleshas in yoga?" The Kleshas are five mental obstacles or afflictions in yoga philosophy that cause suffering and keep us stuck in negative patterns. They are: ignorance (Avidya), ego (Asmita), attachment (Raga), aversion (Dvesha), and fear of death (Abhinivesha). Why Should You Even Care About the Kleshas? Because these mental patterns are the root cause of your stress, bad habits, relationship drama, and endless doom-scrolling."
"Meet the 5 Kleshas (And Your Inner Saboteurs) 1. Avidya (Ignorance) The root of all suffering: not seeing things clearly. This isn't "oops I forgot my keys" ignorance. Avidya is deeper - it's mistaking temporary things for permanent ones, or thinking your thoughts = truth. In real life? You think success = happiness You believe you are your anxiety You chase perfection like it's a finish line Yogic Fix: Practice Viveka (discernment) and mindfulness. Start noticing when your brain is spinning stories that might not be the whole truth."
Five mental afflictions called Kleshas—Avidya (ignorance), Asmita (ego), Raga (attachment), Dvesha (aversion), and Abhinivesha (fear of death)—generate suffering and negative behavioral patterns. These mental patterns underpin stress, bad habits, relationship conflict, and compulsive behaviors like doom-scrolling. Awareness of the Kleshas supports greater self-understanding, reduced self-sabotage, increased groundedness, and progress in mental or spiritual growth. Avidya involves mistaking impermanent things for permanent ones and equating thoughts with reality. Practical practices include discernment (Viveka) and mindfulness to recognize unhelpful stories. Asmita frames identity around possessions, roles, and external metrics such as follower counts.
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