“Whatever I do with my body, speech, mind and senses; by my intellect self or nature; all this I offer unto Thee…” “Kayena Vacha Manasindriyairva…” This is the creed of the Karma Yogi. Every action and effort is dedicated to the Source, the results are offered to that universal energy, without being attached to the outcome of one’s efforts. Yes, easier said than done! But karma yogis keep on dedicating their actions and efforts, and continue to let go of the results as an on-going lifelong practice, so that hopefully, just like meditation and yoga postures (asanas), the process becomes easier over time. It is similar to the Buddhist notion of non-attachment to desires and results….the karma yogi continues to act, surrendering the outcome. Again, the Bhagavad Gita describes this approach very well. Swami Vivekananda also wrote beautifully on the topic of Karma Yoga and Raja Yoga…
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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).
