Saucha: Decluttering Our Lives

Saucha is the yogic practice of cleanliness and purity. It invites us to purify our bodies, our thoughts, and our minds to become mentally and physically lighter, or less cluttered, so we can be delivered from chaos to calm.

Decluttering inherently involves releasing. Just as we periodically clean out our closets, practicing Saucha creates a more peaceful and harmonious life by letting go of thoughts, habits, beliefs, people, places, or things that no longer serve our highest self. This practice prepares for the awakening of energy and clarity so that we can approach life with resilience and integrity.

Here are ways to practice Saucha:

Don’t Make Problems Bigger Than They Are. Taking action frees up our mind as opposed to the distracting weight of procrastination. Sort through them one by one and solve them before they get any bigger.

Let Go. Letting go doesn’t mean you are giving up; it just means that you are allowing yourself to feel lighter and move forward with ease.

Forgive. Don’t underestimate the power of forgiveness and the enormous release you will feel when you practice this ultimate act of self-love.

Curb Worrying. Worrying never makes anything better. Invest that energy into what is right with your world and stop focusing on what is wrong with it. It…