The word sustainability is used frequently these days in the news, especially when referring to climate change. If you are like us, you may have wondered exactly what it means.
In simple terms, sustainability is defined as an individual or society's lifestyle being able to meet their current needs, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Unfortunately, because of our western lifestyle, we are consuming so much now that it has got to a point where sustainability in many areas, especially our natural environment, are under threat. Our food, water and energy are of particular concern. In a recent United Nations report they said that human actions are putting so much strain on our environment that the ability of this planet's ecosystems to sustain future generations can no longer be taken for granted.
So now that we are aware of this, we try to make lifestyle choices that are sustainable. This way not only do we benefit ourselves, but also all the other living creatures that inhabit the planet. This also fits in with the yoga system and the balanced life that we try to follow.
