A Yogi’s Guide to Feelings of Blame
Blame is a common feeling that wells up in us. An event happens which makes us feel something. Usually this […]
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Philosophy
Books I Loved This Year, by Scott Lamps
Gosh I love to read! Every book is an opportunity to see the world from a new perspective, to learn
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Breathing History Personal Philosophy
Four Yoga Terms Worth Knowing
Navigating the yoga world can be frustrating. There are so many different styles and so much history underpinning the practices.
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Hatha History Philosophy
Wanting to Want To Practice
It’s easy to find things that pique our interest. We see or hear about something new—a new posture, sport, skill,
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Philosophy Practice
What Does ‘We Are All One’ Actually Mean?
Modern yoga practitioners often embrace the idea of equality and relate it to the ancient spiritual teachings of yoga. This
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Yoga In the World: Part 1
Many of us believe that yoga is a reprieve from the hectic outside world. Our outer lives are fast and
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Philosophy Practice
Mula Bandha: The History of the Root Lock
Mula bandha is a somewhat common technique in modern yoga. It is generally accepted that this technique, which means ‘root
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Breathing Hatha History Philosophy Practice Science
Samadhi: A Transparent Mind
Samadhi is an important concept in yoga. It is the highest of the 8 ‘limbs’ in the Yoga Sutras of
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PhilosophyThe Case For Stillness: Part 3
Along with the introduction of modern physical practices, a lot has been lost in the world of breath control practices
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Breathing History Philosophy
‘I Am Divine’ Is “Not a Wholesome Attitude”
There is a common belief in modern yoga that we are all one on the deepest level. It has the
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Philosophy Practice
Importance of Commentaries on the Yogasutras
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are known as the fundamental text for the system of yoga. They are brief and
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History Philosophy
Do Not Be Afraid Of Your Students
Knowledge is power. Our understanding of the world around us and our place in it directly affects our ability to
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Philosophy Teaching
My Personal New Year’s Recommitment To Service
As the year turns over, we quickly shift from looking backward—“what happened this year?”—to looking forward. I have mixed feelings
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Personal Philosophy Practice Teaching
Non-Attachment In the Holiday Season
The holiday season is here and that means lots of gatherings, food, drink and gift-giving. So many cookies and cakes,
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Philosophy
The Problem In Naming a Yoga Method After Yourself
One of the essential—and I mean ESSENTIAL—elements of yoga is humility: searching for and recognizing the true nature of who
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