When I begin a workshop, I often ask how many people have cried on their Yoga mat. Just about everyone raises their hand! Crying is a natural release, and often makes us feel better. This happens, according to Michael Trimble, author of Why Humans Like to Cry,...
Swami Satchidananda taught that freedom is a state of mind, no matter your outside circumstances. That teaching may carry even deeper meaning for students of prison Yoga classes. Inspired by the example and teachings of Sri Swami Satchidananda and other teachers, many...
Ever wanted to get a little topsy-turvy during your Hatha Yoga practice but weren’t sure how? Now’s your chance! Inversions might look daunting, but with thorough instructions, a little practice, and a lot of patience, you’ll be upside down in no...
An Interview with Nalanie Chellaram There are some Yoga teachers who are so inspired, so motivated, and so dedicated that their lives warrant some study and reflection. That’s just one of the reasons that we sat down with Nalanie Chellaram, a powerhouse of...
Ahimsa, often translated as nonviolence, is the first Yama (ethical guideline or precept) of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. It is one of the foundations of Yoga and something I have practiced and thought about for many years. At a recent retreat, Nonviolent Communication...
