Upeksha—Cultivating a Stable Place of Observation: Lecture 1 of Yoga Sutra 1:33 Series

Following an overview of four attitudes essential for a tranquil clear mind, Panditji describes how to actively cultivate vitality, happiness, and well-being, and what we must do to avoid losing the fruits of any yoga practice. We prepare the ground by avoiding negative thoughts and actions while treading the narrow path between hypocrisy and maintaining a positive mind. Thus we begin the practice of upeksha (non-judgement) with tatastha—finding a neutral point of quiet observation of your life and mind.