November 2019

Produce No Waste is a thought provoking permaculture principle. As a society, we realize the abundance and overuse of plastic is polluting the seas, filling landfills, and being scattered around the earth. In many countries, trash is burned, impacting the quality of air and the ozone layer. We may carry reusable bags to the grocery store and find our own ways to reduce, reuse and recycle, with the valiant aim of producing less waste. In the Western World, we have the luxury of sending items to the recycling bin, trusting that the trash fairies will properly utilize the plastic and paper and turn it into something practical…

Caring for & respecting the earth is non-negotiable in sustaining our essence. Imagine how we would thrive as a collective if we were able to do well with what we do well. When we follow our path and dharma, we can actively draw on both internal and external resources to steward and sustain ourselves and our work. 

The 4th permaculture principle, Apply Self Regulation and Accept Feedback, can be applied to our work, relationships and yoga practice. Self regulation means implementing a life of moderation and always involves an honest assessment of the alignment of our values and our actions. Accepting feedback implies a level of teachability, transparency, honesty and humility. Openness to change and growth necessitates a humble heart, and requires an understanding of the realization of our own brilliance and beauty, which is a gift to the world.