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“Patanjali tells us that if we practice aparigraha, (greedlessness) we will begin to understand not only where we have come from but where we are going and how our karmas have contributed to where we are now.”

Quote by Sharon Gannon

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Sharon Gannon, born on July 4, 1951, is an esteemed teacher known for her innovative teaching methods and profound educational philosophy. more

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