Yoga and Freedom Yoga has a way of bringing about a sense of freedom. Through our movement and breath we catch glimpses of moksha. (Moksha is the sanskrit word for emancipation, enlightenment, liberation, and release). Although many of these moments ...
Malas and Mantras Malas and mantras are making a fresh new wave in our western yoga culture. We’ve all witnessed celebrities, yoga teachers, local designers and students wearing malas as fashionable necklaces and clothing companies printing mantras on their products, ...
Living the Yamas: As a yoga student (or teacher), common questions that arise are: “How do I bring my yoga practice off the mat? Is there a way for me to check my progress?” In response, we turn to Patanjali, an ...
Shiva is a complex figure in Hindu mythology, with accounts ranging from him being the first enlightened yogi to the god of destruction, transformation, and creation. Maha Shivaratri, or the great night of Shiva, is associated with the anniversary of ...