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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 42 MIN

Co-Creating with the Universe: The Practice of Īśvara Pranidhāna

from On the Mat · host Leah Oren

What if surrender isn’t weakness, but freedom?In this final installment of our Yamas and Niyamas series, we we turn to Īśvara Praṇidhāna - devotion and surrender to the Divine. This principle asks us to soften our grip on life, to trust the flow, and to recognize the sacred in the everyday.Together we will explore the paradox of surrender as power, the illusion of control, and the freedom that comes from releasing rigidity and ego and learning to ride the waves of life. You’ll learn how to weave this teaching into your yoga practice, from savasana to daily rituals, and discover how Īśvara Praṇidhāna invites us to co-create with the Universe rather than control it. This episode is a reminder that the ultimate freedom is found not in holding on, but in letting go.Follow Leah on Instagram: @onthematwithleahDownload this week's freebie! https://onthemat.mykajabi.com/pl/2148737827

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