5
May
2025
General
How Yoga Grows a Heart of Unconditional Compassion
In the closing prayer of the Ashtanga practice, we chant: svasti prajābhyaḥ pari-pālayantāṁ, nyāyena mārgena mahīṁ mahīśāḥ, gobrāhmaṇebhyaḥ śubham astu nityaṁ, lokāḥ samastāḥ sukhino bhavantu. These ancient words are an offering — a prayer for all beings to be protected, for the rulers of the earth to walk the path of righteousness, for all sacred…
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28
Apr
2025
General
Tears of the Path: Saṁvega and the Ocean Within
As we go deeper on the spiritual path—whether through yoga, meditation, or self-inquiry—we often discover a paradox: We feel more peace… but we also feel more pain. The highs become transcendent. The lows, unbearable. We start to feel everything more intensely. This intensity is not a mistake. It is the heart of the path. The…
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17
Jun
2024
General
From Misconceptions to Contentment: Yoga’s Path to Inner Peace
Many come to the mat believing yoga will erase all suffering, bringing perpetual bliss and prosperity. Yet, the true essence of yoga offers something more profound and enduring. Our journey challenges the false promises of perfectionism and material gain. And in this episode, we explore the ancient wisdom that yoga imparts, teaching us to embrace…
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10
Jun
2024
General
Opening Yoga’s Potential with Sadhana
Sadhana allows the waters of spiritual practice to simmer within us, gradually revealing the light within. It teaches us the value of patience and perseverance, emphasizing that the journey of yoga is a lifelong pursuit. Because truly, yoga is not something that can be mastered in a weekend, a month, or even a year. While…
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3
Jun
2024
General
Navigating Distractions of the Mind, Body and Senses
As we delve deeper into this yogic path, we appreciate the practice not just for physical prowess, but for emotional and spiritual resilience too. Whether we’re striving to show up daily despite life’s demands or digging deep to overcome generational trauma, commitment is key to our growth. But what about once we’re on the mat?…
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29
Apr
2024
General
Achieving True Togetherness Is Everybody’s Responsibility
Without a doubt, yoga is an invitation for introspection and growth. It holds a mirror to who we truly are and generously serves as our unwavering support throughout the trials of life. But as we move through this journey, how often do we consider our contribution to the yoga community? Much like the unwavering support…
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25
Mar
2024
General
Inclusive Healing: Bridging Lineage and Diversity in Yoga’s Physical Journey
From summer camp serendipity to university days solace, yoga can meet us in the most unsuspecting times. It plants tiny seeds of inspiration into our awareness so that our yogic journeys can fully bloom when the time is right. And it’s in these moments – where many of us find yoga’s healing qualities as a…
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11
Mar
2024
General
From Student to Teacher: How to Use Discernment and Slowness
Limitlessness and opportunity – the inertia of pacy modern life can serve as fuel for realising our purpose in this lifetime. But much like this two-month immersion in Mysore that serves as a grounding balance to our proactive compulsions, finding the right teacher will surely keep us all on the right track. At the very…
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5
Feb
2024
General
Softening Bitterness with Spiritual Endurance
If we expect somehow to only show up for our practice when things are feeling good and do a good job from the external standards, then we’ll lack the kind of spiritual fortitude that’s really required. And, in this modern age, it’s all too easy to lose our grip of patience when immediacy permiates our…
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8
Jan
2024
General
Remembering The Gifts of Yoga to Overcome Self-Doubt
As we journey on the spiritual path, we seek answers for our ever questioning minds. What is the meaning of life? What is my purpose? Can I really be bothered to do primary series today? Healthy questioning offers us meaningful personal growth but it is indeed part of the practice to remain the observer of…
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