Sacred Boundaries as Devotion to the Self

There are moments when life asks us not to push forward, but to draw inward—gathering our energy, refining our focus, and remembering who we are. April begins with one of those moments. It’s not about retreating from the world, but about choosing how we engage with it—and from what center.

This week, we explore boundaries not as barriers, but as acts of devotion. In the Tantric view, everything we experience is an expression of Consciousness. That includes our energy, our time, our attention—and how we protect those things becomes part of our spiritual practice. Boundaries allow us to remain connected without becoming entangled. They are the structures that support our freedom.

On the mat, this shows up through Anusara’s foundational principles. We Set the Foundation to feel stable and rooted. We Open to Grace, softening enough to receive insight. We apply Muscle Energy to draw in, to stabilize, and to remember our center. We use Balanced Action to move from that center with clarity and purpose. This isn’t about shutting the world out—it’s about creating the conditions to fully show up in it.

Let this week be a return to what nourishes and strengthens you. Rework what no longer aligns. Protect what is sacred. And know that this kind of devotion—quiet, steady, intentional—is its own form of love.

Affirmation of the Week:

I protect my energy as an act of love.

Journal Prompt:

What boundaries strengthen my ability to love and be loved?