Yoga Philosophy Word of the Day
Avidya–ignorance or delusion. Very roughly stated, the yoga philosophies and guides to practice teach that it is ignorance or delusion that is the root cause of evil and suffering. When we act from ignorance of our essential nature–it’s divinity (whatever… (READ MORE)
Statuary Around Town
Tantric Yoga Selfie (With “I Voted Early” Sticker)
The true tantric practitioner is fully engaged in the life of a householder. In my book, that means being educated about the issues, participating in social change, and fulfilling the citizen’s responsibility to speak by voting. I hope all of… (READ MORE)
An Abundance of Begonias
Yesterday I found myself contemplating prachurya–abundance. In this atmosphere of incessantly being told how much more we should want, it can be hard to recognize sufficiency, much less abundance. As a spiritual practice, I think being able to experience abundance… (READ MORE)
Found Exhortation
Found Exhortation (and Rasa Theory)
Halloween Puja?
Samsara (All Over Again)
Signs Around Town
This ad, which I saw while I was riding the train to NYC last week, reminded me of a primary reason I practice yoga. The sincere yogin doesn’t negate the spaces between opportunities to vacation, but seeks to live fully… (READ MORE)