Even a little yoga is a refuge. And our communities help. Last week, as we were sleeping, a portion of the ceiling fell on my family and...

This is an illustration of the temptation of the Buddha by Mara, the demon king (aka Lord of the Senses, aka Lord of Death). I am not...

Avidyā = spiritual misunderstanding, not knowing, ignorance Avidyā is regarding the impermanent as permanent, the impure as pure, the...

The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali is perhaps the most celebrated yoga text, and for good reason. While the text was compiled for serious yoga...

Full disclosure: I am writing this post in a mad dash before getting ready to teach, so consider this a preliminary exploration....

I wrote this down on a notepad for myself while listening to a dharma talk a long time ago. It was from Steve Armstrong on...

We think of Osteoporosis as something that only affects people over 50, but the truth is, we build most of our bone density in our teens!...

Update! I received another donation, which brings up the total to $972! Yoga was created in India and continues to be a part of India’s...

My partner, Andrew, grew up in Jamaica. He introduced me to Jamaican cuisine. This Ackee and Saltfish dish is classic, easy to make,...

The Pāramīs The Pāramīs, or perfections are qualities the Buddha cultivated within himself in order to reach enlightenment. According to...

Artist: Marlena Myles (Insagram: @mylesdesigns) Art Source #HonorNativeLand from usdac.us/nativeland I live in Brooklyn, New York. I...

This conversation has been happening in the media for years, but for many of us, this is new. Namaste is mostly used incorrectly, and...

My boss and longtime friend, Erica Whalen of mang'Oh yoga encapsolated this concept so beautifully: "Om [actually AUM] is the cosmic...

As we gather together to celebrate gratitude, family and abundance, let us not forget the shadow side of this Holiday. Let us honor, and...

Folks often ask me what equipment I recommend for the home yoga practice. I love yoga gear! Here is my take on several different items...

This morning I read the news. And I started feeling anxious. So I decided to breathe. Just Breathe. Sama Vrtti Pranayama is essentially...

One Chintāmaṇi is my given name. "Chintāmaṇi" (pronounced chin-TOM-uh-knee) is a Sanskrit word, which has multiple meanings. One is "the...

Last night I posted a photo of my dinner on Instagram, and a friend asked me for the recipe. I didn't think anyone wants to read a...

Overview Mantra chanting is a really easy and pleasant way to introduce a meditative practice to life. It can be done a few minutes...

"Meditation" is only one piece of a harmonic lifestyle The true purpose of yoga—with or without “meditation”—is to find more balance,...