David Goggins and the ancient Yogic practice of Tapasya.

10 Oct David Goggins and the ancient Yogic practice of Tapasya.

Tapasya in Sanskrit literally means “generation of heat and energy.” In Yoga we practice Tapasya in order to grow an inner fire to burn away our weaknesses.

In order to achieve this the practice of Tapasya requires us to make our minds do something they really do not want to do.

We go to the gym and lift weights we find heavy to strengthen our muscles. The weights provide the resistance we need to work against to build our physical strength.

In the process of making ourselves do something we really don’t want to do, our own minds provide the resistance we need in order to develop mental strength and will power.

This practice is central to David Goggins’s approach to life. Goggins has said as soon as he becomes aware of his mind not wanting to do something, he knows he has to do it.

This is the method David Goggins has used to “callous” and toughen his own mind and it has been instrumental to developing the self-mastery that led to all the numerous achievements of his life.

These achievements can then go into the “Cookie Jar”. To learn more about David Goggins’s Cookie Jar click here.

For examples and suggestions on how to incorporate the practice of Tapasya in your life click here.

To learn more about David Goggins click here.