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Two Ways Into Meditation
When you sit down to meditate, do you zero in on one thing-like the breath? Or do you simply notice what’s happening, moment to moment? Reading time:…
Why Your Gut Needs You to Rest: The Yoga of Slowing Down
There was a time when I thought more movement meant more health. I pushed myself through fast-paced flows, packed schedules, and days that left no room for…
Remembering Our Innate Belonging
At some point, many of us begin to feel that we’re not quite enough. That we need to fix ourselves before we’re lovable. That we must be…
Yoga and Astrology
As explored in this article, astrological associations open up possibilities of creating individualised yoga practices, aligning to a birth chart or the stars, and combined with yoga,…
You Don’t Have to Try So Hard – the Non-Effort of Asana
“You don’t have to try so hard.” He muttered to me flatly, almost to himself. Casey expertly externally rotated my forward arm and gently repositioned my lead…
Radical Acceptance—The First Step to Purifying and Vitalizing Your Life
Everyone longs for happiness. Everyone seeks fulfillment. But what if the key to lasting satisfaction and effective well-being lies not in acquiring more-but in releasing more? Reading…
Riding the Waves of Impermanence
One of the most powerful-and perhaps most liberating-teachings in both Yoga and Buddhism is the concept of impermanence. Everything changes. The body ages. Emotions rise and fall….
Finding Contentment in a Scrolling World
In the soft glow of morning light, as we roll out our mats and settle into our practice, many of us seek that elusive feeling of santosha,…
I Changed My Schedule, And It Changed My Life
How Trading Screen Time at Night for an Ayurveda-Recommended Bedtime Led to a Better Everything Reading time: 8 minutes We’ve all heard Benjamin Franklin’s quote- ” Early…
Does Alcohol Really Help You Sleep?
The idea that alcohol can help you sleep continues to persist, despite all evidence pointing to the contrary. This article explores the myth and uncovers the truth…
The Four Noble Truths: Buddhist Wisdom for Your Yoga Journey
Buddhist Wisdom for Your Yoga Journey Reading time: 3 minutes Yoga invites us to explore not just the body, but the mind and heart. Along the way,…
Gemini Yoga Takes You Higher: Let Your Spirit Soar!
Yogic flying may or may not be possible. However, if you are looking for a natural high, Gemini-inspired yoga will unfold your wings and let your spirit…
Embracing Injuries and Limitations
“Through yoga, I learned to love my body as it is-to honor its changes and work with its limitations instead of resisting them.” Reading time: 2 minutes…
Who Moved the Yoga Mat
Along the way, yoga takes over and the results create changed people. We bend, stretch, breathe deeply, and the yoga pose moves our bodies to more flexibility…
The Art of Compassion: Feeding the Lotus Within
By a Yoga Teacher, for Yoga Teachers Reading time: 2 minutes As yoga teachers, we are often seen as the keepers of calm, the givers of light,…
How Mantra Meditation Helped My Running
“As someone who endeavours to compete in a few half marathons a year, training is essential to ensure my body is in peak form for race day,…
Pain: Your Friend, or a Painfully Honest Messenger?
Pain. It’s a word that often carries a shadow of fear or frustration, especially in our yoga practice. Yet, pain is not just an adversary-it can also…
You ARE Your Purpose: Finding Wholeness Through Your Four Bodies
Many of us come to practices like yoga and meditation searching for something – perhaps peace, balance, deeper meaning, or that elusive sense of purpose. We stretch,…
The Beauty in Loss
Beyond the void of loss lies a surprising truth: it often creates the space for something better to flourish. Reading time: 5 minutes While we have all…
Joint Pain: What’s Causing It & Tips To Ease It
Sore, achy joints are a common complaint for many menopausal women, so to help I have decided to devote an entire month to easing joint pain. Reading…
Truth Beyond Words: Satya in Modern Yoga Practice
In a world of Instagram filters, political spin, and “alternative facts,” the ancient yogic principle of Satya (truthfulness) feels more relevant than ever. As one of the five Yamas or ethical…
Yoga’s International Roots: A Bridge Across Cultures
When many people think of yoga, they think of India – and rightly so. India has been the keeper and teacher of yoga’s ancient wisdom, especially as…
The 2025 Mahakumbh in Prayagraj.
As a spiritual practitioner and with my family’s umbilical chord tied to the Ramkrishna Math for several generations, my parents had the good fortune to take the…
My Perspective on Journaling as a Meditator
We have all heard the word “journaling.” From easing stress to sparking self discovery, journaling has been heralded as an excellent therapy to handle the vicissitudes of…