Why We Practice Recently I’ve found myself conducting something of an informal poll whenever I meet fellow yoga practitioners: “What got you started on your yoga journey?” There is no wrong answer. Some people are looking for strength and mobility....

Getting Started Have you ever found yourself lying awake the night before something important, rehearsing every possible way it could go wrong? Maybe it’s a difficult conversation, a job interview, a presentation, or a performance. Whatever the challenge,...

On cycles, endings, and the courage to let go “Nature does not fear cycles because nature trusts renewal. Maybe humans are being invited to learn the same thing.” Cycles are woven into nearly everything we experience, yet humans often live as though life...

Your Body Isn’t Broken. It’s Blocked. A fellow yoga teacher recently shared a Big Think article that raises a question that warrants consideration: What if your health isn’t primarily driven by your genes, your diet, or even exercise, but by how...

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: A Yogic Take On Letting Go Topic courtesy of Diana A. Writing inspired by the teachings of Michael A. Singer Those of us from a particular age group recall the saying, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” I remember seeing the small book...