asana & inspiration
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 ...
kid 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: ...
affirmations for transformation
Perhaps you've seen corny, comedic affirmations, like Stuart Smalley on Saturday Night Live saying: “I’m good enough,...
the 7th yogic limb: Dhyana, high vibrational frequency
A key component to a good foundation on the Yogic path are the eight limbs of ashtanga yoga, introduced in Sutra II. ...
where does she go
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope,...
the 6th yogic limb: Dharana, focusing the mind
The eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are essentially a roadmap to the Enl...
5 signs you are living out of alignment
In both systems of Ayurveda and yoga each human being is considered a unique, beautiful and perfect expression ...