9
Nov
2020
Blog
Satya and Universal Truth – Cultivating the Path of Knowledge and Wisdom through Satya
We’re all on a quest for truth. If you practice yoga, then you’ll recognize the term Satya, which means true essence or truthfulness. It is the goal of yoga to cultivate Satya, and I’m discussing this philosophy in order to bring some clarity to the modern concept of Universal Truth. Satya is the ethical concept…
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22
Oct
2020
Blog
Persuasive Technology and the Emotional Labor of Yoga
Studies show that bad news travels faster than good news. And, unfortunately, the algorithms in our social media accounts are designed to capture our attention and draw us in. This is why the bad news shows up at the top of our newsfeeds way more often. Every time you react to these negative posts, the…
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16
Oct
2020
Blog
What Does it Mean to be a Lifelong Practitioner of Yoga?
If you’re a new student of yoga, meeting these seasoned and talented yoga practitioners is so intimidating. Especially if you have that feeling of unworthiness. Maybe you found yoga on Instagram or YouTube and you see other yogis, and suddenly you think to yourself – “wow, maybe I’m not a real yoga student?” But there…
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1
Oct
2020
Blog
Suffering and the Spiritual Journey of Post-Traumatic Growth
“Both the peaks and the valleys are immensely useful for our spiritual evolution.” ~Kino MacGregor If you’re feeling anxious, yoga gives you the power to step outside of yourself and watch your emotions from a different perspective. There is a path to find happiness again through a lesson in post-traumatic growth. Yoga never promises to…
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24
Sep
2020
Blog
Emotional Vibration and the World Around Us
The non-local quality of consciousness is so important during times like these where we can’t always be together or attend the yoga classes we’re missing right now. I truly believe this connection and this anchoring of our energy through metta will positively impact our lives and the lives of those around us. Can you feel…
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8
Sep
2020
Blog
Planting the Seeds of Awakening
There is a process of spiritual evolution happening within you right now. Whether you realize it or not, just the fact that you’re reading this means that you have stepped onto what many spiritual seekers call “the path”. Your choice may or may not be fully conscious, but rest assured that the process of awakening…
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1
Sep
2020
Blog
Get Your Yoga On Today!
Hi Yogis and Friends, I am so excited to announce that my newest book, Get Your Yoga On, is on sale today! I wrote this book to truly make yoga accessible, inclusive, and available to all regardless of size, shape, ethnicity, or physical ability. My goal in writing this book is to show that yoga…
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30
Aug
2020
Blog
Cultivating the Seeds of Metta
Sometimes it hits me with a shockwave of heartbreaking awareness just how many people are miserable and caught in what feels like endless cycles of suffering. While I’m not beyond suffering, mistakes or misery myself, I have something to guide me through those states—the spiritual practice of yoga and meditation, what I often refer to…
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23
Aug
2020
Blog
Tap Into the Heart of Compassion
“The reason we practice yoga is to tap into the heart of compassion.” Asana is a tool that leads you deeper into the inner world. Asana is not the goal, but a very useful bridge that helps you step onto the path of yoga. Your practice is not about building barriers, but breaking them down….
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15
Aug
2020
Blog
Compassion is the Fabric of the Universe
Compassion is the life force within every living being. Let it first flow through you so that you can experience the power of your own compassion before sharing it with others. Sometimes the world can seem bleak, as though all the goodness has dried up and all that’s left is bitterness, suffering and hardship. But,…
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