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Why yoga helps us to develop a growth mindset – and why it’s so relevant right now
We hear the phrase growth mindset more and more these days – but what does it actually mean? And where does yoga come into the mix? Reading time:…
They Don’t See Me: Marilyn Monroe, Projection, and the Practice of Seeing Clearly
What Marilyn Monroe Taught Me About Projection, Recognition, and Yoga Reading time: 5 minutes Recently, I found myself watching old interviews and documentaries about Marilyn Monroe. That…
Le Temps des Cerises (The Time of Cherries)
A childhood memory of cherry trees in the South of France, and what it taught one yoga teacher about presence, the body, and what we are losing….
The Unveiling of Awareness
Discover how Advaita Vedanta can help you realize that enlightenment is simply the realization of a truth that has always existed but has been obscured by avidya…
3 Signs You Are Moving Toward Mastery & Experiencing Real Transformation
When nothing changes around you, change yourself. Reading time: 4 minutes One of the biggest misunderstandings about transformation is the belief that it simply means changing your…
Beyond the Pose: The Sacred Sound of Yoga
How vedic chanting can deepen a yoga practice beyond movement, supporting meditation, focus and human connection. Reading time: 3 minutes “Āsana for the body, prāṇāyāma for the…
My Top 5 Favorite Transformational Trends Of 2026
An overview of my favorite holistic wellness lifestyle, mindfulness and spirit trends in 2026. Reading time: 4 minutes Since January, I’ve been pouring over wellness lifestyle reports,…
Why do we struggle to do one thing at a time any more?
Somewhere along the way, doing just one thing at a time started to feel strange and multitasking became the new norm. Reading time: 3 minutes The coffee…
Learning to Read the Moment in Practice
Photo Credit: Natasha Renée & Emily McCafferty Photography Awareness, timing, and learning to meet practice as it is. Reading time: 3 minutes In yoga, we often speak…
Is It Love, or Something Else? The Hidden Dynamics in the Yoga Room
You are experiencing what it feels like to be open, present, and alive in your own body. And yes, that can feel like love. But it’s not…
How Yoga Teaches Men to Listen to Their Bodies
Yoga offers powerful lessons that help men reconnect with their bodies, building awareness and fostering a healthier relationship with physical and emotional signals. Reading time: 4 minutes…
Sun Salutation Explained: Modern Origins and Diverse Variations
Have you ever found yourself wondering what exactly Surya Namaskara is? Why are there so many different styles of Sun Salutations? Or whether it is part of…
How can you tell if you’re dehydrated?
Sweat, urine and even breathing; every single day your body loses a significant amount of fluid through these actions which is why dehydration can be a common…
Reversing Media Fatigue
How to intentionally navigate social media and protect the part of your brain that is the most affected. Reading time: 3 minutes Constant exposure to the mental…
Understanding the Ancient Science of “Sankalpa”
The Science of Sankalpa: From Ancient Vedic Vow to Modern Conscious Living Reading time: 4 minutes In the modern landscape of wellness, we are often caught in…
When People Love Your Light But Fear Your Depth
There is a particular kind of loneliness that can arise when people are deeply drawn to your light, yet quietly retreat from your depth. Reading time: 3…
Listening Instead of Forcing: A Softer Way to Practice Yoga
Sometimes, the most meaningful shift doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from finally allowing yourself to do less-without guilt. Reading time: 4 minutes There was a…
Rethinking the Morning Routine
From Routine to Ritual: A New Way to Start the Day Reading time: 4 minutes For a long time, mornings have been treated as something to optimize….
Why So Many of Us Are Crying in Yoga Right Now
Why crying in a yoga class taught me something about what people really need from yoga right now. Reading time: 3 minutes Let me set the scene….
Experiencing the Magic of Beach Yoga
There is something magical and mystical about practicing under the sky. Reading time: 3 minutes The first time I ever went to a yoga class on the…
P’s and Q’s, A Yoga Reset for The Taking
“Yoga practice hits the reset button from the inside,” one of my teachers said. And she was right about that. Reading time: 2 minutes When we do…
What are the benefits of eating pumpkin?
One serving of pumpkin can provide you with up to 200% of your recommended daily amount of vitamin A, so you can rest easing knowing you’ve had…
Life isn’t all Black and White – How Black and White Thinking holds you back.
Life isn’t all Black and White – it might be 50 Shades of Grey (but not like that!). Before I knew about black and white thinking, I…
How to Start a Meditation Practice and Stick With It: A Beginners Guide to Mindful Living
Meditation is not about eliminating thoughts. Instead, conceptualize meditation as attention training, or a mental gymnasium where you strengthen your capacity for focused awareness. Reading time: 5…























