December invites us to slow down, soften, and surrender into the quieter rhythm of winter. In yoga philosophy, this is the essence of Ishvara Pranidhana—the practice of trusting something greater than ourselves, releasing the illusion of control, and allowing life to unfold with grace. While the holidays can easily pull us into a swirl of shoulds, schedules, and stresses, Ishvara Pranidhana reminds us that peace comes from accepting the moment as it is and choosing presence o