"The Balance Between Effort and Ease: Discovering the Magic of 'Sthira Sukham Asanam'"
During my yoga teacher training, our lead Philosophy Teacher shared that Patanjali, who is often considered the father of yoga, barely...
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Oct 23 min read
A spinning top
Have you ever felt like life was spinning out of control, like no matter how much you tried to keep everything in balance, it just felt...
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Sep 293 min read
What Is Priming the Brain?
The Secret Sauce to Fuel Your Yoga Practice—and Life Today, I wanted to talk about something that has transformed not only my yoga...
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Sep 284 min read
“Having something doesn’t mean anything until you learn how to use it" Bikram
One of Bikram’s famous sayings is, “Having something doesn’t mean anything until you learn how to use it.” He often shared an example...
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Sep 262 min read
"Broken Notes, Unbroken Spirit: The Untold Childhood of a Master"
Imagine a young boy, no older than six or seven, being pulled from his bed in the middle of the night. His father, eyes glazed from too...
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Sep 255 min read
"Don’t Fix What’s Not Broken" – Bikram
" Have you ever heard the saying, “ Don’t fix what’s not broken”? It’s one of Bikram’s most famous lines, and I’ve heard him say it...
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Sep 223 min read
"In 90 Minutes, You Can Change Your Body; In 60 Days, You Can Change Your Life." Bikram
If you’ve been to a Bikram yoga class, you’ve likely heard this powerful phrase: "In 90 minutes, you can change your body; in 60 days,...
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Sep 223 min read
The Real Yoga Begins When You Want to Leave the Room- Bikram
Have you ever been in a yoga class, drenched in sweat, muscles shaking, heart pounding, and thought, "I can’t do this anymore. I just...
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Sep 223 min read
"It’s Never Too Late, It’s Never Too Bad, and You’re Never Too Old or Too Sick to Start From Scratch Once Again." Bikram
"It’s Never Too Late, It’s Never Too Bad, and You’re Never Too Old or Too Sick to Start From Scratch Once Again." If you’ve ever taken a...
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Sep 223 min read
What Makes the Fire Burn?
What Makes the Fire Burn? Have you ever noticed how in both life and yoga, we tend to think that doing more is the key? I used to believe...
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Sep 183 min read
No Mud, No Lotus: A Journey of Growth and Creation
Have you ever been at a point in your life where you feel stuck, unsure, and overwhelmed by the decisions you need to make? That’s...
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Sep 163 min read
Daniel Siegel "flip our lids"
Daniel Siegel teaches about the brain and emotional responses—how we can "flip our lids" when fear or stress takes over. Here is an ...
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Sep 163 min read
Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu
As a child, I had the privilege of visiting Nepal with my family. It was one of those trips where everything seemed larger than life—the...
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Sep 133 min read
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
The Parable of the Lost Sheep is one of the teachings of Jesus found in the Gospels of Matthew (18:12–14) and Luke (15:3–7). Here's a...
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Sep 124 min read
Socrates Was Right: The Unexamined Life Isn’t Worth Living
I remember the first time I came across Socrates’ famous line, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” I was busy with everything...
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Sep 124 min read
Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
There’s a book that has had a profound impact on my life and practice, and it’s one I heard about long before I ever picked it up. It was...
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Sep 127 min read
The Power of Mantras: How Simple Repetition Trains the Mind
Have you ever noticed how hard it is to keep your mind focused on one thing? Whether it’s staying present during a conversation, focusing...
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Sep 104 min read
The Most Common Mistake in Yoga—and How to Avoid It
Here’s a question I often ask myself and my students: When was the last time you truly listened to your body during a yoga class? I’m...
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Sep 94 min read
Why Mythology Matters: The Power of Stories in India and Beyond
Growing up in India, mythology was woven into everyday life. Whether it was through the stories told by our teachers, the festivals we...
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Sep 93 min read
Celebrating Ganesha: A Time for Wisdom, Humility, and New Beginnings
This week, all over India, families, schools, and communities are coming together to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi , the festival honoring...
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