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The Power of Affirmations - Dancing with the Shadow

A long time ago I trained in the 3-year Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy program. I don’t currently practice their techniques, per se, but I...

Eightfold Path of Patañjali

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

Same Train, Very Different Rides

We may be on the same train, but we’re experiencing very different rides. Many of my colleagues are fond of saying things like “We create...

Upper Back Tight and Stuck? Try This!

This Video was recorded in time lapse for amusement. The actual routine is done slowly with relaxed, even breathing. This routine...

Everyday Mindfulness

The Holidays are upon us. Here are some simple everyday mindfulness techniques to help us take care of ourselves in the midst of what...

You Are Worthy of Love and Belonging

“You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” This is a powerful quote by Brené Brown,...

Bhumisparsha Mudra: Unshakable Wisdom

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 Bypassing & Gaslighting

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

Contemplating the Eightfold Path of Patañjali

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

The Art of Śavāsana

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

Chanting the 10 Perfections & 4 Boundless States

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