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Do We Need a Teacher? The Role of the Guide in Yoga and the Journey Within

Do we need a teacher? Not necessarily. But sometimes we may want one, or even truly need one. I feel both sadness and gratitude, grief and joy, longing and grace for the guidance I’ve received from all my teachers, most of whom are no longer here. A year ago today, I was practicing with Sharath…

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The Rebellion of Yoga: Beyond Āsana into Pratyāhāra

What Makes It Yoga? Practice Beyond the Asanas One of the most important things I continue to remind myself about yoga is that the practice is not only āsana. The postures may be our entry point, and for many of us they form the foundation of what we do every day, but they are only…

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The Yoga of Daily Life: Living with Yajña, Dāna, Tapas, and Dharma

By Tim Feldmann Yogas Chitta Vrtti Nirodah Yoga Sūtra 1.2 In yoga, sometimes we hear that we should stop thinking and doing and just meditate. That daily, trivial activities and even social events, such as our job, public debates, bingo with grandma, shopping with your teenage niece, and so forth, are not required for the…

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Grief, Presence, and the Courage to Stay Human: A Conversation with J.S. Park

Grief is something every human being encounters, yet many of us feel unprepared when it arrives. We live in a culture that urges us to move on quickly, to stay productive, and to return to normal as soon as possible after loss. But grief rarely follows a neat timeline. It lingers, changes shape, and becomes…

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Is Yoga Inherently Healing? Trauma, Activation & the Power of Presence

In this profound and heartfelt conversation, Kino MacGregor welcomes yoga teacher, activist, and trauma-informed educator Terri Cooper to the podcast. Together, they explore the layered question: Is yoga inherently trauma-sensitive? What unfolds is a rich dialogue about the nature of trauma, the capacity of yoga to heal, and the responsibilities we carry as teachers and…

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The Sacred Transmission: On the Teacher Student Relationship in Yoga

In a world where information is always within reach, it is tempting to believe we no longer need teachers. With a few clicks, we can access ancient texts, videos, and tutorials on nearly any aspect of yoga. But there is something that the internet cannot give you: transmission. Yoga is not simply learned. It is…

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Abhyāsa: The Sacred Art of Returning, Practice, Repetition, and Inner Cultivation

Abhyāsa and Bhāvanā, The Heart of Practice What does it mean to practice? Not just once not just when it’s convenient or inspiring but again and again across years across seasons across the full arc of a life. The ancient yogis gave us a word for this abhyāsa. It’s a term rooted in the Yoga…

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Understanding the Ashtanga Yoga Opening Invocation: Etymology, Meaning & Inner Alchemy

The Hidden Meaning of the Ashtanga Invocation The yoga community is like one big family, not united by fancy poses but by a shared love for this ancient practice. Whether you’re new to yoga or have practiced for years, the real essence of yoga is not in perfection but in presence. It doesn’t matter what…

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Top 10 Yoga Postures for Strength

Yoga is more than just stretching and relaxation. Daily yoga practice includes a comprehensive system that builds strength in the body and mind. My journey in yoga has been from weakness to strength in every sense possible. There are some key postures that helped me access the deep reservoir of inner fortitude that every person…

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Yoga Push Ups! Building the Strength to Lift Up and Jump Back