What is karma, really?

Karma is a concept from the tradition of yoga that is much misused in Western culture. In this episode, I spent some time defining karma as well as talking about how it is created, and how we can release it. My primary source, in case this is a topic near and dear to your heart as well, is an introduction to and translation of the Bhagavad Gita by Eknath Easwaran. The Gita is one of the foundational texts of yoga, and Easwaran's beautiful rendition includes an insightful and comprehensive explanation of some of the basic concepts underpinning yoga philosophy, karma among them. I use our relationship with Nature and our bodies as examples of how we might see karma in our world today. More about me on my website: https://kristinebackes.com Find out more about your personal karma with an astrology reading: https://kristinebackes.com/soul-guidance-astrology/ You can join the live sessions or view the video recordings by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/kristinebackes This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristinebackes.substack.com/subscribe