There is a sweet spot between blindly striking out on one’s own and caving in to the demands of others. If you think about it, even...

This past weekend, I learned about the relationship between two unlikely partners: Pope Francis and The Artist Formerly Known as Prince....

During the group meditation I lead on Wednesday evenings, we frequently discuss and practice breath awareness. Breath awareness is common...

Who first said, "Perfection is the enemy of good"? Even getting a straight answer to this question demonstrates its truth. Was it...

Tomorrow's presidential election has me thinking about the Kali Yuga. Kali Yuga is the last of the four “world ages” described in...

Friends-- Apologies again for our Zoom glitch yesterday evening. Below is a recording based on the exercise we did. Note that it's only...

This late in the spring, you are probably accustomed to the increase in bird song that warmer weather brings.  But don’t let familiarity...

The time is 3:22pm on April 8, 2024, and I’m enjoying an enthusiastic electronic group chat regarding The Eclipse when, two minutes past...

Before attending the Yoga Nidra training I just completed a few weeks ago, I pretty much ignored one of its essential precepts.  It’s...

Tomorrow at 5am I will be leaving for for Baja, Mexico, to complete the last part of a 300-hour yoga training course.  Most people think...

It's the time of year when algorithms everywhere are telling us what gifts to buy, where to find promotional deals, and how to shop...

This question naturally crops up when folks first learn that I’m a yoga teacher. Usually they expect a simple response, such as “hot” or...

This week a group of my yoga students found out firsthand that I am not the reliable leader I pretend to be. When we arrived for class,...

What can I say about spring that hasn’t already been said? Certainly, I love the fresh color and new life that arises this time of year,...

It’s likely that at some point over the next few days, you will optimistically consider some sort of “new year’s resolution.” Many of us...

Physical yoga practices are not meant to be a “work out,” in the sense that we Americans think of it. For anyone who has tried them, yoga...