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Leggo My Ego
How many times have you heard yoga teachers talk about letting go of our egos? It sounds good, but what does that even mean? I remember thinking, “I don’t have an ego.” I used to associate egoism with people who litter, butt in line, and talk excessively about...
You’re Your Own Best Teacher
You hear it over and over, but it's true: every body is different. A pose that makes me feel invigorated and free might make the next person feel anxious and vulnerable. Likewise, a pose that relaxes my neighbor might pinch my back, crank my neck, hurt my knees, and...
Burning off desire
“That which is to give light must endure burning." - Viktor Frankl One of my teachers, Mukunda Stiles, said to his students: There is something holding you back from shining. Let it go. Do whatever it takes to have that veil lifted. Even if you have to do that...
Aum (aka om): The Break Down
You've probably been asked to chant "Aum" at the end or beginning of a yoga class. Here's the breakdown so you can "Aum" with confidence: Say "ahhhhh" like you'd say for the doctor, or like in the word "father." Notice where you feel that sound vibrating in your body....
Meditation vs. Yoga
A Washington Post article on meditation: "This is really, clearly, where we can see, for the first time, that when people say, 'Oh, I feel better, I'm not as stressed when I meditate,' they're not just saying that - that there is a biological reason why they're...
Which do you choose?
Learn about the brain and think about how you choose to use it.