A Yoga Teaching: Outer Nature = Inner Nature
The nature of life is such that what we view outside of ourselves is happening in our inner world. That is to say, if we
Helen Maupin August 7, 2025
The nature of life is such that what we view outside of ourselves is happening in our inner world. That is to say, if we
by guest blogger Sara M Stress in 2025 feels like it’s everywhere, right? Between never-ending emails, social media drama, and the weird pressure to always
Real depth doesn’t come from sheer force (grunt yoga), but from the delicate art of balancing effort and surrender. “Effortless effort”, as described by B.K.S. Iyengar,
Over the lifespan of human existence, many ‘thought models’ have emerged through which we attempt to understand who we are — psychological, biological, social, philosophical,
Letting go of attachment to the fruits of one’s actions, one is ever content and does not have needs. Though one appears to be doing
In the ancient Yoga tradition, a spiritual teacher is called a Sat Guru, or teacher of truth. The word “guru” has two parts: “gu,” that
Complication is distraction.Complexity is depth. Yoga philosophy and practices intend to unite mind, body, and spirit. Bringing together these three aspects of our being increases
A few weeks back, I wrote about yoga’s ethical guidelines, the Yamas, which fall under the first limb of Patanjali’s eight-limb practice. The second portion
Yoga’s 10 ethical practices, Yamas and Niyamas, form the first limb of Patanjali’s 8-limb practice. This ranking signifies their importance in a yoga practitioner’s overall
Supta Utthita Parsvakonasana is second in my series of supine standing poses, which will help you immediately identify where your conditioned, unconscious holding patterns reside
Bhishmasana’s extensive support and alignment enable a more profound restfulness, allowing the body to fully release tension and find a deep sense of calm. Tummee.com In
Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. Much of yoga training is spent reversing such conditioning as the pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain. Very