The Five Kleshas in Yoga Philosophy

The Five Kleshas in Yoga philosophy are the mental obstacles we encounter in our lives.  They are the causes of suffering that can keep us stuck in negative patterns. They are: ignorance (Avidya), ego (Asmita), attachment (Raga), aversion (Dvesha), and fear of death (Abhinivesha). The root Klesha... Read More

Deepening Your Practice with Sanskrit

When I first started learning the Sanskrit names for yoga postures it was like I'd been given a special key to open the door to deepening my practice.  Learning Sanskrit connects you with ancient yoga tradition.  It is one of the oldest languages, dating back to the Vedic period, and universally ... Read More

Surya Namaskar and the Summer Solstice: A Journey of Return

Surya Namaskar and the Summer Solstice: A Journey of Return As we arrive at the Summer Solstice, we find ourselves at a significant midpoint in the year. The days are long, the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, and nature is fully expressing itself in abundance. The energy of the season i... Read More

Mothers and Koshas

These past few weeks we have been flowing through the Koshas (the energetic layers of our being in yoga philosophy) – with a break for a Mother’s Day themed class. Holidays can be tricky for yoga teachers to theme because we live by Ahimsa (Non-harming, the first of the Yamas), and the last thing... Read More

Finding Joy and The Overview Effect

The Overview Effect “The most important of all the creatures are the winged, for they are nearest to the heavens and not bound to the earth as are the four-legged or little crawling people… they see everything that happens on the earth.” ~ Black Elk (Native American/Lakota/Sioux Medicine Man) As ... Read More

Spring Equinox

There are certain moments in the year that naturally invite deeper reflection—and the Spring Equinox is one of them! This seasonal turning point offers something truly special: a moment of balance - equal light and equal dark. A recalibration, if you will. A quiet invitation to begin again. It’s ... Read More