January 2021 30 Day Challenge: Day 29 – Saucha (Purity): Imbolc & Flame Gazing Meditation

Happy February 1, 2021 – Saucha (Purity)

Good morning Yogis! Happy February! We completed our round of practices of the Yamas and now we are moving on to the Niyamas! Last time we practiced the first of the Niyamas – Saucha (Purity) with our bodies, with a deep clean or pampering self-care practice. Today we will try a different form of Saucha.

Imbolc

I have mentioned my interest in mythology of all kinds, and my super Irish name (Tarryn) means I am particularly interested in Celtic mythology. Today is Imbolc, one of the four seasonal Celtic holidays, half way between the winter solstice and spring equinox. It was traditionally celebrated January 31-February 1 because Celtic days began and ended at sunset, rather than at midnight as they do today. There are many interesting ancient Imbolc traditions and rituals, the main one which has carried into modern times is Spring Cleaning! You can read more about the history here if you are interested. We will focus on two of the traditional Imbolc rituals – spring cleaning and bonfires (fires for purification).

Today’s Positive Practice suggestion

Today’s Daily Yogi Practice is to practice Saucha / Purity with our surroundings. We will have a bonus review of Flame Gazing Meditation, a Dharana practice also below!

I personally do not do well when my home is cluttered or disorganized. I need everything to have its own place to go back to, or else I cannot find anything! Pick an area of your home or office to declutter and clean. Get storage bins, drawer organizers, or whatever you need to help yourself keep this area clean and organized going forward. Whether it is your closet, garage, junk drawer, basement, car, or your e-mail inbox, work on bringing Saucha to one of your spaces that you feel needs some TLC.

Want more Saucha practices? Check out our Saucha Guide!

Want more Cleaning Ideas and hacks?
Check our cleaning Tips & Tricks on Pinterest!

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Flame Gazing Meditation

• Try a more festive flame-gazing meditation with a bonfire – read more about campfire meditations here.
• Try the most traditional version – with a candle flame! Make sure you are in a dark room, and set the candle flame at eye-level. Read more about Trataka or Candle Gazing here!
• If you cannot get a candle or real fire today, or if you prefer guided meditations, try this video to accompany your candle-gazing.

Want more on Meditation?
Check our Meditation Board on Pinterest!

Share your Practice

Please comment and share whether you practiced Saucha and/or our flame-gazing Dharana exercise today. How did it make you feel? Always remember, be kind!

More Positive Practices

Missed yesterday’s post? Read it here!

Related Positive Practices

• January 2022 30 Day Challenge: Yoga Philosophy: Day 29 – Saucha (Purity): Imbolc & Flame Gazing Meditation
• November 2020 Intro Yoga 30 Day Challenge & Celtic New Year
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• Meditation March 2022: Saucha (Purity) – Aries Season
• Halloween / Samhain & Celtic New Year 2022 – Flame Gazing Meditation