Aparigraha, restraint of greed. The final Yama.
Deeply woven both into the fibers of humanity and our culture, the drive to get more and do more is a nearly unstoppable force. Doing the opposite shifts our energy and focus back toward ourselves, making space for self care, rest, human connection, and, if we desire, spiritual life. Aparigraha moves us away from sometimes addictive dopamine-seeking behavior and toward more nourishing oxytocin boosting pursuits.
