I’ve been teaching yoga long enough to remember a very different landscape. There were no streaming platforms for yoga classes, no social media feeds filled with short clips of practices, no Amazon marketplace overflowing with yoga books, trainings, and philosophies packaged for mass consumption. If you wanted to study yoga, you had to find a teacher and commit to learning with them over time. It was slower, more relational, and in many ways more grounded.
Read MoreNothing about this experience is something I could have ever fully prepared for. And yet, in the midst of it, I found myself returning again and again to my yoga practice.
Read MoreIn times like these, many people turn to spiritual practices and religion for comfort. And while these tools can be profoundly grounding, they only serve us when we approach them with honesty, presence, and care.
Read MoreIn Ayurveda, this seasonal shift marks the rise of Kapha, the dosha made of earth and water. If Vata is wind and Pitta is fire, Kapha is fertile soil after the snow melts.
Read MoreAs spring approaches, it’s finally time to come out of our hibernation state. It’s time to start moving again, building up heat to thaw the winter chill. As we look forward to thawing into the spring, I wanted to talk about tapas, or zeal in practice, self discipline, and more literally, “to heat up”.
Read MoreAs we reach the halfway point of January, I want to remind everyone, (and myself), that you are already enough.
New Year’s resolutions are usually well-intentioned, but they can quietly leave us feeling “less than” when we struggle to stick with them. While it’s wonderful to set goals and have something to work toward, it’s just as important to remember that we are already worthy, already whole, exactly as we are.
Read MoreIn the Tantric traditions, there is a beautiful concept called viśrānti. It’s commonly translated as rest or repose, but that doesn’t quite capture its depth.
Read MoreAs we move into a new year, many of us set intentions to practice yoga more consistently. And just as often, we quietly wonder why it can feel so hard to actually get ourselves to class — even when we know it’s good for us.
Read More“If you think you are enlightened, go spend a week with your family.” ~ Ram Dass
Read MoreWhen vata is high, the body and mind crave what is warm, stable, and nourishing. Through intentional practice and ritual, we can harmonize with the season rather than resist its natural flow.
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