11/21/2025
Ever wonder why your practice feels different from day to day?
It's because life's day to day changes can make an impact on the body. And that's exactly as it should be.
In yoga philosophy, we learn about the three Gunas, the three qualities that exist in all of nature, including us. They're not fixed. They shift and change depending on the day, your energy, and life's circumstances.
Tamasic energy can feel heavy, sluggish, low-energy. Coming to class with this energy may ask you to take more breaks than usual. There no shame in this, we ask you to listen!
Rajasic energy can feel intense, fiery, restless. This is when you may feel like moving fast, pushing hard, maybe feeling a little chaotic. There's power here, but without balance, it can lead to burnout.
Sometimes the most advanced practice is slowing down when you feel the Rajasic energy.
Sattva energy feels balanced, calm, focused. This is when we feel grounded, present, moving with intention and ease. Everything feels aligned. This is the state we're all working toward, the balancing of Rajas and Tamas.
When you show up for class, allow yourself to practice in the body that you brought with you that day. Every day will be different.
Your practice isn't about perfection. It's about awareness. It's about understanding that all three qualities exist within you, and learning how to work with them instead of against them.
Which Guna are you feeling today?