This year has been rough in ways I could not have imagined. The overarching theme has been one of grief, loss, and sorrow, a kind of ache that spread through every part of my life. The tragic death of my teacher did not remain a single event. It rippled outward until it touched everything. Other…
Read MoreEach year, under the bright full moon of Guru Purnima, yoga practitioners and seekers around the world pause to honor the timeless presence of the Guru, the teacher who removes darkness and reveals the light that has always been within us. This was written in July 2025, the first Guru Purnima Day, after Sharath Jois…
Read MoreIn 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…
Read MoreAbhyāsa 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…
Read MoreThe 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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