Noble Friends: Mirrors to our Soul

Yoga, in its truest form, is not merely about poses or breath—it’s a path of integration, connection, and liberation. While personal practice is foundational, the yoga tradition acknowledges that we do not walk the path alone. The role of sangha (community) and kalyāṇa-mitra (noble friends) is essential. Sangha: The Sacred Community In both yoga and… Read More

Diversity & Equity in the Modern Yoga Practice

Yoga, at its core, is a practice of unity—connecting mind, body, and spirit while fostering a sense of collective well-being. As I shared last month from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, I teach Yoga as the practice of getting connected with our authentic selves AND our community. However, the accessibility and inclusivity of yoga have historically been… Read More

Yoga and the Power of “Right Timing”

In the ancient practice of Yoga, there exists a profound understanding of the concept of “right timing.” It goes beyond mere coincidence or luck; it’s about aligning with the natural rhythms of life to manifest our intentions and actions effectively. Whether on or off the mat, the wisdom of right timing can guide us toward… Read More

Are you breathing?

Our new normal is not normal. It’s uncomfortable on every level imaginable. For the last couple of weeks, I have been doing everything I can to provide you support and encouragement to stay the course of practice, of self-care, of compassion and love. Were it not for my personal practice, I can’t imagine what this… Read More

Hope is in the mud?

I hope you are well… I hope you are safe. How are you managing this time of detachment and shift? Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese Zen Buddhist spiritual leader, has been quoted as saying, “No mud, no lotus.” Given all this “mud”, I am expecting a lot of lotuses! This video shares three tips that… Read More

Hope is IN the practice!

HOPE is trusting that tomorrow can be better. Hope is believing that this too shall pass! But first we got to get clear on a couple of things. What do we want to change and why? (INTENTION) What  circumstances allow IT to persist as it is now? (ATTENTION) What can we do to create that… Read More

What does HOPE look like?

As Spring starts to peek out of the earth in the form of green shoots of crocus and daffodil, new leaves bud on deciduous trees and dandelions pop out of nowhere, optimism is renewed by the familiar cycle of change! Mars, the god of war, is the name sake of March. At one time, March… Read More

Hope for what’s Coming

Happiness is said to have three ingredients: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. This is the fourth note in this series on Happiness, and today we are to explore hope. Check out Happiness, Doing & Love, if you missed the earlier editions. Merriam-Webster defines hope as a feeling of expectation… Read More