#174 The Three Guṇas: Understanding the Energies That Shape Our Lives

#174 The Three Guṇas: Understanding the Energies That Shape Our Lives

July 5, 2026 · 13 min

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This episode explores the three guṇas of tamas, rajas, and sattva as dynamic energies influencing our lives.

The ancient Yogic teachings describe three fundamental qualities that shape our experience of life: tamas (inertia), rajas(activity), and sattva (clarity). In this short contemplation, we explore the guṇas not as labels or personality types, but as ever-changing movements within the mind and body. As we learn to recognise these patterns, we can respond with greater wisdom, balance, and presence. If you'd like to dive deeper into this topic, I've created a longer companion video on Subst...

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