"Philosophical Focus: Ahankara - the false ego, the "I-maker" that tells us who we think we are In yoga philosophy, Ahankara is the part of the mind that creates our identity-our stories, roles, comparisons, and self-judgments. It's the voice that says: "I am strong. I'm tall. I am a mom. I am not enough. I'm a yogi." As we discussed in yesterday's article from Julie, this sense of self can help us navigate the world but it can also limit us."
"In this week's Weekly Class Theme, we'll explore how to stand strong in who we are-without being ruled by who we think we should be through the practice of the peak pose Warrior II. Puttering Supine Happy Baby (one leg extended straight out to the side, one foot parallel to the ground) Child's Pose Downward-Facing Dog Low Lunge Twist Tadasana"
Ahankara is the false ego that constructs identity through stories, roles, comparisons, and self-judgments. It voices statements like 'I am strong' or 'I am not enough.' The Weekly Class Theme uses Warrior II as the peak pose to practice standing strong in authentic self without being governed by imagined identities. The class sequence moves from gentle supine and grounding poses through standing rounds, balances, and twists, builds into the peak pose Warrior II, and winds down with seated twists, forward folds, bridge pose, and final rest. The flow supports embodiment and mindful examination of self-concepts.
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