asana & inspiration
strengthening your spiritual fire: bhuta agni
There is no debating, we are all experiencing an unprecedented challenge. Personally, my consistent, committed yog...
simple immunity supporting tips
Yogis are meant to be flexible, not physically, but rather mentally and emotionally; able to ride the ups and downs ...
and then the people stayed home...tips for grounding the body & mind
As many of us hole-up and get cozy at home, we can use this time to plant firm in new ways of being. Here are a few t...
lockdown, a poem
Yes there is fear.Yes there is isolation.Yes there is panic buying.Yes there is sickness.Yes there is even death.But,...
balancing mindbody, calming self-care massage: Abhyanga
Ever wake up feeling scattered and totally disconnected, like your mind is floating somewhere in outer space? In ...
depth, joy, love: Samadhi, the eighth limb of yoga
A fundamental teaching from The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is that the body and mind are essential tools on the journey...
countering the cold, heavy nature of kapha season
Create heat and lightness to counter the cold, heavy nature of kapha.
We're on the cusp of Kapha dosha -- where lat...
got Agni?
(photo: pyre, Varanasi Ghats, India)
Do you know what agni is? You should; it’s really, really important:
Agni is c...
ring in the year with nature's rhthyms: Ayurvedic Dinacharya
The go-go-go of the holiday season can leave you feeling exhausted and ready to drop, like the New Year’s ball ...
kids yoga...chattra style
Teaching children yoga for a decade was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. My young students taught me...
guru power structure rework: shift to discerning, guiding teachers and student wisdom
It’s been an interesting time in the yoga world.
When recently teaching yoga philosophy, our group got into a great ...
traveling postcards: supporting assault survivors
The Women’s Wisdom Initiative works with clinics and hospitals to compassionately support sexual assault survivors: ...