Abhyasa & Vairagya: The Balance of Practice and Letting Go

In this rich solo episode, Lauren explores two foundational teachings from the Yoga Sutras: Abhyasa (consistent, sustained effort) and Vairagya (non-attachment or surrender). She shares personal reflections on how all-or-nothing thinking shaped her early adult life and how these twin teachings have helped her find steadiness, balance, and purpose.

Lauren breaks down how to embody both concepts on and off the mat, including:

• Why both effort and surrender are essential for growth

• The dangers of over-efforting without release

• What Abhyasa and Vairagya look like in modern life

• How to recognize when you're leaning too far in one direction

• Why self-study (svadhyaya) is key to balance

She also shares exciting announcements about her 2026 teaching schedule at True Love Yoga, including:

• Her new weekly class Abhyasa

• Quarterly Vairagya Yin + Myofascial Release workshops

• Monthly Lila creative full practices

• Upcoming 200-Hour and 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings

✨ Want to deepen your practice in 2026? Visit trueloveyogakc.com or reach out directly to Lauren to chat.

️ Journal prompt:
Where in your life could you show up with more commitment?
Where could you soften your grip and surrender?

Links

• Join True Love Yoga

• Try the Yoga Practice Journal

• Fall Challenge Info

• Lauren on Instagram