Be Here Now (Var.)
Your Grief and Anxiety Are Valid
Yesterday, in response to the question, how was I doing, I responded that though I was personally fine, I was mourning deeply those suffering from the wars and disasters around the world and anxious about the state of this country… (READ MORE)
On Being Anxious About The Election
As one who has long been intimate with anxiety, my best remedy is to take Krishna’s advice to Arjuna to heart and get up and do something. If you don’t get the hoped for results, at least you tried. If… (READ MORE)
Found Exhortation
Be Here Now (Var.)
If I post a picture of a rainbow a few days after I took it, is it still worth looking at? Or does it need to be in the moment?
A Worthy Experiment
The practices hosted by Woven History were a delightful opportunity to practice in community, come together to share with those in need (World Central Kitchen), and enjoy techniques and refuge in these trying times. Though the practices themselves were great,… (READ MORE)
Mudra of Calm Abiding
I was taught that placing your hand on your thigh palm facing down is the mudra of calm, abiding. I personally find it soothing. So, apparently, does Maitri, who demonstrates another variation.
Small Acts
Sometimes it is hard to tell whether our actions are making a difference. Yoga would have us do it for the sake of the action, not the result. Today I ordered my first batch of postcards to reach out to… (READ MORE)
Friendly Reminder
Here’s a friendly reminder that we’re not free until everyone is free. How are you using the freedoms you have to uplift others?
A Discussion About Pain
The other day in group practice, someone said they wanted to work on a particular pose; another teacher had people working on staying present with pain. I questioned whether they should trust someone who suggested that they intentionally put themselves… (READ MORE)