Table of Contents
Introduction: Welcome to the Yogi Assignment 1
Day 1 Stillness Nirodah 5
Day 2 Vulnerability Arakshitah 13
Day 3 The Yogic State of Cleanliness Saucha 21
Day 4 Choosing to Be Content Santosha 29
Day 5 Nonviolence Ahimsa 37
Day 6 Patience Kshanti 43
Day 7 Selfless Service Seva 49
Day 8 The Equanimous Mind Upekshanam 55
Day 9 The Magic of the Breath Prona 63
Day 10 Truthfulness and Authenticity Satya 69
Day 11 Intention Sankalpa 75
Day 12 Directing the Senses Pratyahara 81
Day 13 Unshakable Faith Shraddha 89
Day 14 Being Your Own Hero Vira 97
Day 15 Peace Shanti 103
Day 16 Forgiveness Ksama 111
Day 17 Ignorance Avidya 117
Day 18 Breaking the Samskara Chain 123
Day 19 Being Happy Saumonasya 131
Day 20 Yoga Friends Sangha 137
Day 21 Memory Smrti 143
Day 22 The Acceptance of Pain Tapas 151
Day 23 The Crown Jewel of Love Ratna 159
Day 24 Sacred Space Mandir 167
Day 25 You Are Worthy Purusa 173
Day 26 Yoga as a Personal Practice Abhyasa 181
Day 27 Letting Go and Letting God Vairagya 189
Day 28 Obstacles Arishadvargas 197
Day 29 Being Strong Sthira 205
Day 30 Seeking Refuge in Divine Shelter Sharanam 211
Pose Glossary 218
About the Author 229