This is the path of the intellect. Yogis who are drawn to this path use their mind, their awareness, to cut through the many aspects of the self to arrive at the radiant inner Self that is the peaceful witness of all that happens to the body, mind, ego and emotions. From this perspective, the real Self that you are is more than your body, your thoughts and your emotions; it is united with the infinite ocean of Spirit and non-separate from Spirit. It cannot be hurt, killed, or destroyed in any way whatsoever. This inner Self is powerful, peaceful, and imperturbable. It is free from the struggles, ups and downs that constantly occur at the level of body, mind and emotions. This path is beautifully described in the Bhagavad Gita and in all of the Upanishads, the ancient Indian texts focusing on Jnana Yoga, the Yoga of Wisdom.
“When a person abandons all the desires of the heart and is satisfied in the Self by the Self, then that yogi is said to be stable in wisdom.” Bhagavad Gita 2:55
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Hannah Caratti, LMFT, integrates psychology, trauma-informed yoga, and iRest® Yoga Nidra to help individuals cultivate resilience, healing, and lasting well-being.
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 50289) and an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT).