Tbh I was going to stop writing about Pada 1 of the Yoga Sutras a few months ago - but the divine timing and richness of these teachings refuses to let me move on - yet.But first, a moment of deeper truth: I have quite a few unhealthy attachments.To people, to titles, to goals, and to outcomes….th

Over the last few months I’ve spent time highlighting the first few Yoga Sutras, but I haven’t really talked about what the Yoga Sutras are.Before we go further, let’s back up.And gain some relevance and perspective.First, what is a sutra?Closely related to the word suture - it’s considered a th

I’ve been asking myself WHY a lot lately!from job stuffto life stuffto patternsto choicesto temporary upside down momentsWhy?This year I've also dedicating myself to further studies of both anatomy and philosophy - particularly the Yoga Sutras.Why anatomy?This has been on my education list

The epic battle Heart versus Brain - has been waging long before The Awkward Yeti made it funny and relatable.The cardiocentric approach - that the heart is the ruler of all - comes from Egyptian mythology (3100 B.C.E. - 332 B.C.E.) and was reinforced by the Greek dissections of Aristotle (lived 38

OR mind check - more roaming or settled?One of my education goals this year has been to (re)study the Yoga Sutras.I signed up for a daily challenge and have been taking time to re-read some of my own copies.I find that each time I return to these teachings, I learn something new.Because each tim

Now I’m not super into all the random (and recognized) holidays - but there’s nothing I love more than a new beginning.January 1st, my birthday, Monday, this breath or that breath, just because - whatever excuse to start fresh and begin again.I often giggle because as a yoga teacher I offer “Be he

“The objective world, composed of elements and senses and having the inherent properties of illumination, action, and stability, has a two-fold purpose: fulfillment and freedom.” Yoga Sutra 2.18(Translation by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait)Being in this world this week has got me feeling:ExhaustedSad