hOMe – Community on the Yoga Path

The nature of the atman or soul is sat cit ananda, pure consciousness, highest knowledge, and bliss absolute. When one acts according to higher knowledge, the guidance of universal energy reveals dharma, purpose in life. With higher knowledge reflected in the mind, one feels at hOMe anywhere.

The Meaning of hOMe

The word "hOMe" is spelled with the "OM" capitalized to remind us of the sacred sound that represents the universal consciousness. This is not accidental – it points to a profound truth: our true home is not a physical location but a state of being.

When we are connected to our soul nature, we carry our home with us wherever we go. The sense of belonging, safety, and peace that we typically associate with home becomes an internal experience, available at any time and in any place.

Sat Cit Ananda

The Sanskrit phrase sat cit ananda describes the three essential qualities of the soul:

Sat means truth, existence, being. It refers to that which is real and unchanging, as opposed to the constantly changing phenomena of the material world.

Cit means consciousness, awareness, knowledge. It is the light by which all experience is known, the witness that observes all phenomena.

Ananda means bliss, joy, happiness. Not the fleeting happiness that depends on external circumstances, but an unconditional joy that is our birthright as conscious beings.

Living Dharma

When we align with higher knowledge – the wisdom of our soul nature – we naturally discover our dharma, our purpose in life. This is not something we need to search for externally. It reveals itself when we quiet the mind and listen to the inner guidance that is always available.

Living our dharma means acting in alignment with universal principles, serving others while serving our own evolution. When we live this way, every action becomes a form of yoga, a pathway to union.

Community on the Path

While the ultimate realization is individual, the journey is supported by community. Sangha, spiritual community, provides encouragement, inspiration, and accountability. We learn from each other, grow together, and support one another through the challenges of the path.

In TriYoga, the community spans the globe – over 50 centers in numerous countries, thousands of certified teachers, and countless practitioners. Yet the bond that connects us is not geographical but spiritual. We share a commitment to growth, a dedication to practice, and a vision of a more conscious world.

At hOMe Anywhere

The ultimate teaching of yoga is that separation is an illusion. We are all expressions of the same consciousness, waves in the same ocean. When we realize this deeply, not just intellectually, we feel at home everywhere. Every being becomes family, every place becomes sacred.

This is the promise held in the word "hOMe" – that through practice and realization, we can discover a sense of belonging that transcends all boundaries. We can be at home in our bodies, at home in the world, and at home in the infinite expanse of consciousness that is our true nature.