Unlocking the Ethics of Yoga: Asteya & Aparigraha
Practicing yoga postures helps us become more present and (hopefully) get out of pain. What we do with that level of ease and clarity points to living yoga off our mats, in our… Continue reading
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Unlocking the Ethics of Yoga: Ahimsa & Satya
Modern yoga seems to have become more about yoga postures and less about creating a peaceful, meaningful life. Yet there are seven other facets to the ancient practice that have nothing to do… Continue reading
Meaningful Movement: the doorway to joyful living
Across the globe, there are longevity zones —places where a large percentage of the population are centenarians. In these regions elders are looked up to and respected. But they share another trait; they have… Continue reading
The Real Yoga —It’s About Staying Right Here
He had this overwhelming aroma. Not smelly, or BO or anything, but a powerful rose scent. I found it an odd contrast to smell something so light and delicate emanating from a tall,… Continue reading
Yoga: Purpose Driven Not Pose Driven
There’s a connection we make in yoga. All of us have felt it, that certain something so profound we can never quite explain it. Each part of the practice is a tool to… Continue reading
Cultivating Calm in a Chaotic World
The mind has a habit of playing itself out in loops. Endless loops. They might be old (and limiting) belief systems or obsessive, busy thoughts about what could or should be. Regardless, they… Continue reading
Mind, Body & Ego: How To Live With Sensitivity In A Sensory World
Editor’s note: this article was originally published in 2015, but has been revised, edited and brought out of the archives… I was lying in the dirt, my face pressed into the ground, bawling.… Continue reading
Deep Hip Opening, Happy Knees And Healthy Relationships (Yes, They’re Related!)
Finding balance in life requires us to bring strength to weak areas and relaxation to those that are overly tight. This is true for emotional life, for instance, if you’re tightly clenched in fear of being… Continue reading
A Conversation On Loss, Grief & Trauma
For me, yoga was the tool that introduced me to my own stunning inner world. It is a world rich with joy, gratitude and love. But those feelings were eclipsed by the emotion of pain, loss,… Continue reading
Five Hacks For Living A Happier Life
A happy life is found by embracing yourself —your scars, experiences, body, talents and abilities. So often you’re pulled out of joy by self-judgement and an unwillingness to accept the ups and downs of life. While some people… Continue reading