In yoga, we often talk about stoking our internal fire to awaken prana. This is in part why people love vinyasa flow so much. You know – the same people who love a daily 5-mile jog and core work. We -(yes, I am one of you) love to feel the burn and know we’re...
Before I sat down to write this piece, I wiped off my desk. I grabbed a glass of water, and I lit a candle. Earlier that day, I made time for my meditation ritual after I showered and brushed my teeth. These are all forms of the yogic principle known as saucha. What...
Have you ever been nervous about getting that new promotion, doing well on a test, or whether your significant other will stay with you? I think we’ve all done at least one of these, right?? Hey, it’s normal! We often spend a lot of time worrying about what might...
Anyone else set up a New Year’s resolution for 2020 (pre-pandemic)? Only to then have March hit and realize keeping your resolution was going to be way harder than you expected? Honestly, SO relatable. Welcome 2020 and welcome a year of Brahmacharya, whether we wanted...
If you are a yogi in need of a personal self challenge or some discipline to motivate you to become a better version of yourself, look no further: the principle of tapas in yoga can help you. After years of thinking about improving my crow pose (bakasana), an arm...
Do you consider yourself an honest person? I did too. As a yoga teacher and lifelong student I aim to practice pure speech in my daily life as well as teach it in my yoga classes. However, there are times you might catch yourself telling completely...
