“Purusha” is a Sanskrit term generally defined as eternal, authentic spirit, self or consciousness. The cosmic principle. It is a complex term arising from the Vedic and Upanishadic eras(roughly 1500 BCE - 300 CE). Purusha has a wide spectrum of interpretations across numerous lineages and philosophies. Like so many Yogic and Hindu teachings, diversity of approach and belief unfolds as numerous paths leading to a similar directive or understanding.

A moment we all know so well… You settle in, onto your mat. As you begin to move freely and feel into your body, the sanctuary of your practice builds within and around you, soothing your spirit, awakening the witness. As you shift to a deep, nourishing breath, the tangles of the day begin to unravel and your heart, the bridge between heaven and earth, expands like petals of the lotus…

Many philosophies and traditions both ancient and modern view the human body as a microcosm of the earth. One could look further and conclude the earth is a microcosm of the universe. On and on this perspective unravels beyond the known universe and multi-layered dimensions of reality…