The Trick Fear Plays on Us (and the Treat of Awareness) October is here, and with it comes the season of ghosts, goblins, and things that go bump in the night. Most of us consider Halloween to be a time of playful fun: kids in costumes, candy exchanges, and the thrill...

Beyond the Stereotypes: What Yoga Really Is If you ask someone what yoga is, chances are they’ll picture one of three things: A super-flexible woman doing handstands on the beach. A sweaty gym class blasting pop music. Or a monk sitting cross-legged in a cave,...

Inner Freedom & Collective Responsibility: A Yogic Reflection on Independence Day Independence Day in the United States is typically celebrated with flags, fireworks, and a sense of patriotic pride. But in this moment—when division, uncertainty, and...

The Power of Authenticity: Living Yoga Off the Mat The Power of Authenticity: Living Yoga Off the Mat Let’s talk about something quietly revolutionary in today’s filtered, polished, performative world: authenticity. In yoga philosophy, authenticity isn’t a trend—it’s...

Asking for Help: The Most Underrated Act of Courage Let’s just say it plain: asking for help is hard. It’s messy. It’s uncomfortable. It pokes at every single button we’ve wired into our identities around independence, competence, and worthiness. For many of us, help...