In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali describes the 9 Antarayas — the obstacles that arise in our practice and disturb our ability to stay consistent and disciplined. These obstacles can also interfere with any path or intention that we choose to pursue, that requires discipline, dedication and focus. 

• Illness or Disease

• Mental Laziness or Apathy

• Doubt

• Carelessness or Negligence

• Laziness or Lack of Energy

• Overindulgence/Sensory Attachment

• False Perception

• Non-attainment of a Stage

• Instability/Backsliding

Starting this Monday at 7.00-07.30 (BST), we’ll be exploring each of these obstacles and different ways to overcome them. 

Each of the practices will be live-streamed but if you are unable to attend at that time, I will be sending you the recording soon after the class. 

Along with the 9 live streaming practices you will be receiving journaling prompts for each obstacle and 3 pre-recorded practices that can be added onto your daily physical practice or practiced later in your day. These practices will be focusing on helping you build courage and resilience to overcome any of the 9 obstacles. 

• A Mantra practice

• A Meditation practice

• A Pranayama practice 

This 9 Gates to Freedom Challenge will help you:

• Recognize the obstacles that quietly derail your focus.

• Work with simple yogic tools — movement, breath, mantra, meditation and reflection — to move through them.

• Build clarity, steadiness, and resilience for the months ahead.

By the end of these 9 days, you’ll see that the obstacles themselves are not barriers — they are powerful teachers and invitations to strengthen your path.

Begin the month — and the autumn season — with intention, focus, strength and renewal.

Join me on this  9-Day Challenge and turn each obstacle into a doorway to deeper practice and self-discovery!