10/10/2025
Beyond the Mat: Your Yoga Roadmap to Mental Peace.
Did you know ancient Yoga philosophy gives us a complete framework for a truly fulfilling life? It’s called the Purushartha Chatushtaya—the four aims of human existence.
This isn’t just theory; it’s a holistic roadmap to balance your outer life with your inner world, which is pure gold for your mental health!
The four aims are:
1. Dharma (Purpose & Righteousness): Understanding your duty and unique path.
• Mental Health Benefit: Brings clarity, reduces confusion, and gives life meaning, combating feelings of being lost or purposeless.
2. Artha (Prosperity & Resources): Achieving the material security needed to live well (includes health and skills!).
• Mental Health Benefit: Reduces anxiety and stress rooted in instability and lack, allowing for a focused mind.
3. Kama (Pleasure & Joy): The pursuit of healthy, life-affirming pleasure, love, and enjoyment.
• Mental Health Benefit: Fosters creativity, connection, and a positive outlook, helping prevent burnout and emotional flatness.
4. Moksha (Liberation & Freedom): The ultimate goal—spiritual freedom and inner stillness, detachment from suffering.
• Mental Health Benefit: Cultivates deep contentment, resilience, and unshakeable inner peace, knowing your true self is free.
Your practice isn’t just physical. It’s the daily work that supports all four. A grounded body (Artha), a clear mind (Dharma), a loving heart (Kama), and the journey inward (Moksha) all work together to create a balanced, mentally healthy life.
