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...
In the west we often equate Brahmacharya with celibacy. But the practice of Brahmacharya offers so much more than a lesson in how humans react without sexual intercourse. Unbroken Brahmacharya in any form, provides insight to how the mind works and helps us understand...
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...
