1
Aug
2025
General
The Many Shades of Devotion
In the yogic path, we often associate devotion with sweetness; offering flowers, singing mantras, lighting candles. But true devotion is forged in longing. Longing is love stretched out across time. It is the ache that refuses to settle for surface answers. It is the pull of the soul toward something it remembers but has not…
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17
Jul
2025
General
How Yoga Teaches Us to Stand Up for Justice Without Losing Our Peace: Lessons on Kṣānti, Compassion & Righteous Action
The world is burning, sometimes literally, often emotionally. Injustice surrounds us, from the personal to the planetary. We see it, we feel it, and we sometimes suffer under it. As yoga practitioners, how do we respond? How do we stand up…for ourselves, for others, without losing our center? How do we remain anchored in the…
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4
Jul
2025
Ashtanga Yoga
Dharma Talk: Why We Think It’s Important to Keep Practicing Ashtanga Yoga
And Why We Hope You Keep Practicing Too Dedicated Ashtanga Yoga practice is a powerful journey worth pursuing, even decades after your first class. Reflecting on more than 25 years of practice, we’ve discovered profound reasons to stay committed, which we captured in a recent series on why we are still practicing Ashtanga Yoga. Ashtanga…
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23
Jun
2025
General
Dharma Talk: The Discerning Eye of the Yogin: Becoming Connoisseurs of Spiritual Knowledge
We are, by nature, discriminating beings. We develop taste — for art, food, fashion, architecture. We learn to tell what is real from what is imitation, what is durable from what is fleeting. We become connoisseurs of culture, cuisine, aesthetics. So what happens when that same discriminating capacity is turned inward? This is what yogic…
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26
May
2025
General
The Grace of the Guru
In the sacred journey of yoga, the figure of the guru—the teacher, the revealer—is not merely someone who instructs us in techniques. The guru is the light that removes darkness, the presence that dispels confusion, and the voice that calls us back to the Self. The Sanskrit word guru itself is formed from gu, meaning…
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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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