01/09/2026
September Focus: Tapas
Spring time ~ “The art of cleansing and detoxing”!
Derived from the Sanskrit root tap, meaning “to burn” or “to make hot,” Tapas is the inner friction that burns away physical, mental, and emotional impurities.
The Art of Cleansing Body and Mind Systems
Patanjali directly addresses the transformative power of this practice in Sutra 2.43:
“Kaya indriya siddhir ashuddhi kshayat tapasah”
(Through the destruction of impurities by Tapas, perfection of the body and sense organs is attained.)
This month, observe where you can cultivate a bit more conscious heat in your life. Allow the discipline of your daily practice to burn away what no longer serves you, leaving behind a clear body, a steady mind, and an unshakeable spirit.