Category Archive: Happiness

Three Yoga Practices to Ease Anxiety & Stress

There are two things I know about stress and anxiety. 1.) There is nothing wrong with us for feeling it and 2.) Everyone feels it. Stress, by definition, is mental and/or emotional strain… Continue reading

The Yamas: A Modern Look at Living a Life of Harmony

Ask anyone why they practice yoga and the answer will always come back to one thing. It makes us feel better. On the physical level, we practice to relieve pain and increase vitality. But… Continue reading

A Clean Windshield & A View of the Human Condition

You’re driving down the road, just relaxed in the car, mind drifting. You make a right turn. “Holy crap!” you exclaim, “I can’t see anything.” As you stare at the setting sun, you… Continue reading

The Paradox of Empty Space: A Journey to Freedom

Cemented white dunes undulate into the horizon, their tops dotted with twisted junipers and wind-blown pinyons. Terra cotta slots begin as simple gullies, then traverse for miles, criss-crossing as they cut deeper into the… Continue reading

Ground Yourself

Summer is upon us! For many that means a shift in schedule. It’s also a time when travel increases. Any kind of change can make us feel unplugged and disconnected. This podcast is… Continue reading

Stretch at Your Desk: Neck, Shoulders & Torso (Video)

When you just can’t get away from your desk but you need a break, practice yoga along with this video (its about 8 minutes long) to bring relief and freedom in your upper body.… Continue reading

The #1 Cause of Suffering

The gun made a loud click and the magazine slid out into my palm. I checked the chamber again. Yes, I did get that bullet too. Only one more day. I can do… Continue reading

Meditation on Self Love

The Universe will always offer chances to reboot. (Like the full lunar eclipse we just experienced!) There are times when it really is beneficial to pause and honor all that we’ve experienced before… Continue reading

Finding Fulfillment In A World That Wants To Sell It To You

Over the last few months I’ve been struggling with a finger injury. Initially, it kept me from even being able to do Downward Dog. Thankfully I’m back on my mat, but where it… Continue reading

The Compassionate Witness, A Short Meditation

Within each of us is a place of clarity and calm that can weather any storm. During meditation, reconnecting with this part of ourselves can help us process the stress and emotion we… Continue reading