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My Top 5 Favorite Transformational Trends Of 2026
An overview of my favorite holistic wellness lifestyle, mindfulness and spirit trends in 2026. Reading time: 4 minutes Since January, I’ve been pouring over wellness lifestyle reports,…
Why do we struggle to do one thing at a time any more?
Somewhere along the way, doing just one thing at a time started to feel strange and multitasking became the new norm. Reading time: 3 minutes The coffee…
Learning to Read the Moment in Practice
Photo Credit: Natasha Renée & Emily McCafferty Photography Awareness, timing, and learning to meet practice as it is. Reading time: 3 minutes In yoga, we often speak…
Is It Love, or Something Else? The Hidden Dynamics in the Yoga Room
You are experiencing what it feels like to be open, present, and alive in your own body. And yes, that can feel like love. But it’s not…
How Yoga Teaches Men to Listen to Their Bodies
Yoga offers powerful lessons that help men reconnect with their bodies, building awareness and fostering a healthier relationship with physical and emotional signals. Reading time: 4 minutes…
Sun Salutation Explained: Modern Origins and Diverse Variations
Have you ever found yourself wondering what exactly Surya Namaskara is? Why are there so many different styles of Sun Salutations? Or whether it is part of…
How can you tell if you’re dehydrated?
Sweat, urine and even breathing; every single day your body loses a significant amount of fluid through these actions which is why dehydration can be a common…
Reversing Media Fatigue
How to intentionally navigate social media and protect the part of your brain that is the most affected. Reading time: 3 minutes Constant exposure to the mental…
Understanding the Ancient Science of “Sankalpa”
The Science of Sankalpa: From Ancient Vedic Vow to Modern Conscious Living Reading time: 4 minutes In the modern landscape of wellness, we are often caught in…
When People Love Your Light But Fear Your Depth
There is a particular kind of loneliness that can arise when people are deeply drawn to your light, yet quietly retreat from your depth. Reading time: 3…
Listening Instead of Forcing: A Softer Way to Practice Yoga
Sometimes, the most meaningful shift doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from finally allowing yourself to do less-without guilt. Reading time: 4 minutes There was a…
Rethinking the Morning Routine
From Routine to Ritual: A New Way to Start the Day Reading time: 4 minutes For a long time, mornings have been treated as something to optimize….
Why So Many of Us Are Crying in Yoga Right Now
Why crying in a yoga class taught me something about what people really need from yoga right now. Reading time: 3 minutes Let me set the scene….
Experiencing the Magic of Beach Yoga
There is something magical and mystical about practicing under the sky. Reading time: 3 minutes The first time I ever went to a yoga class on the…
P’s and Q’s, A Yoga Reset for The Taking
“Yoga practice hits the reset button from the inside,” one of my teachers said. And she was right about that. Reading time: 2 minutes When we do…
What are the benefits of eating pumpkin?
One serving of pumpkin can provide you with up to 200% of your recommended daily amount of vitamin A, so you can rest easing knowing you’ve had…
Life isn’t all Black and White – How Black and White Thinking holds you back.
Life isn’t all Black and White – it might be 50 Shades of Grey (but not like that!). Before I knew about black and white thinking, I…
How to Start a Meditation Practice and Stick With It: A Beginners Guide to Mindful Living
Meditation is not about eliminating thoughts. Instead, conceptualize meditation as attention training, or a mental gymnasium where you strengthen your capacity for focused awareness. Reading time: 5…
Yoga Teacher Training in India (2026 Guide): How to Choose the Best School
Choosing the best yoga school India offers isn’t as simple as booking the cheapest course online. With hundreds of training programs across the country, it takes a…
When Wellness Isn’t Enough – and why Yoga Therapy might be the missing piece
Despite the endless tracking, monitoring, journalling, different wellbeing initiatives and trends continuing to come and go, more people than ever are feeling stressed, burnt out, disconnected, and…
Learning How to Let Go
I couldn’t help but reflect on what “letting go” actually entails. More importantly, what are the results of truly “letting go”? Reading time: 5 minutes “Let…
Exchange of Energy in a Yoga Class
A posture is not spiritual because of its shape. Breath is not sacred because it is invisible. These things become spiritual when they are met with attention,…
Yoga in Darkness
Exploring the way darkness can influence the psyche, the body and perception is at the heart of the practice of Andhakara Yoga (Darkness Yoga). Reading time: 3…
Why Your Yoga Wear Matters as Much as Your Asana
Tight, synthetic leggings might look good, but they actually suffocate your skin and block your energy. Reading time: 5 minutes Walk into any modern yoga studio from…
























