I came to pranayama the way many people come to anything important and not because someone convinced me it was valuable, but because I felt the difference…
How vedic chanting can deepen a yoga practice beyond movement, supporting meditation, focus and human connection. Reading time: 3 minutes “Āsana for the body, prāṇāyāma for the…
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…
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…
We know that yoga can be beneficial for increasing flexibility, improving strength and helping us to be more mindful, but what about diminishing or even alleviating chronic…
Strong wind and heavy rain were expected the night of September 28. Catastrophe wasn’t. As Hurricane Helene landed in Western North Carolina, where I’ve made my home…
