Samadi Yoga

Many of us are aware of the “food culture” debate about eating meat. Vegetarianism and veganism have become not only fads but another subject or distraction for judgment and “othering.” In this article, I will present some...

“Breathing isn’t only essential to keep us alive, it also impacts our emotions, attention, and how our brains process the world around us.” Neuroscience News, Nov. 2022 Why is breath so important? The most obvious...

Emotions are a natural and necessary part of our human “make-up” and understanding emotions helps us recognize its important role in guiding us through our lives. Many have been taught to hide their emotions, sometimes based...

One of the greatest gifts of teaching yoga is witnessing the many benefits of the practice for each student. The benefits are mostly familiar, such as higher energy, better balance, strength and flexibility, but once in a...

What is Enough? Much of our Spiritual and Mindfulness Practice is to recognize patterns of the mind that contribute to suffering. Meditation practice helps us observe these patterns and notice the suffering which...

Most people’s definition of “attention” is simply the ability to focus the mind. This is accurate but does not explain the details of how attention works.  Why the human brain evolved as it did. Through the course of...

A common cause of human suffering is the incessantly thinking mind. Many of our thoughts when observed, are not necessary for our daily functioning. They mostly serve as distractions and hinder our potential to be in the...

Social awareness is finally being discussed more in this country due to the growing tapestry. Subject matters that may have been ignored in the past are now being openly discussed. These discussions help many become more...

I had a student ask me this morning if I recommend diaphragmatic breathing while doing yoga postures. This was an absolutely brilliant question!   Knowledge of anatomy not only helps us respect and understand the beauty of...

When you hear the phrase "living in a trance", it's easy to judge someone who may come to mind or even yourself.   Most of society lives in this trance of incessant thinking, worrying, planning, and fearing. This forgetting...