Category: Philosophy

Asana
· 3 min read

Is it Shavasana or Savasana?

Is it pronounced shavasana or savasana? Let's look at the Sanskrit for our beloved Corpse Pose and end the confusion once and for all.

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Philosophy
· 6 min read

Burn the F’n Boats

I'm sorry. I went dark for a few months. I didn't go to a dark place, don't worry, but I've been absent from all the “things” recently. I've been absent from Facebook, email, and even my beloved Instagram. And it has been glorious, but I've missed hearing about your summer trips and all of the […]

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Philosophy
· 7 min read

Ayurveda 101: A Healthier, More Vibrant Life with Ayurveda

I've been deep diving into living a healthier and more vibrant life. My desire to live the best life possible led me to Cate Stillman's Body Thrive course. The course is fully rooted in healthy habits and Ayurvedic principles. I've been feeling so great, that I committed to doing her twelve month Yoga Health Coaching […]

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Philosophy
· 1 min read

Always Be a First-Rate Version of Yourself

  We as humans put on many masks so we can “fit in” with society. What happens when we begin to shed the masks and embrace who we truly are? I came across this Judy Garland quote the other day and I thought I would share it here with you lovely yogis and yoginis. “Always […]

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Philosophy
· 1 min read

Thich Nhat Hanh Quote For Yoga Class

I’m always looking for ways to incorporate a bit more meaning into my yoga classes, so I’m not just teaching asana. One way I incorporate more meaning into my yoga classes is by offering quotes from some of my favorite teachers. I find these inspirational quotes in books, online, and in discussions with friends and family. […]

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Philosophy
· 7 min read

Discover The Hidden Cause Of Your Suffering: The Kleshas

Lets get right into it. We all suffer. We will continue to suffer and the kleshas are the root cause of our suffering. The kleshas are the obstacles to our spiritual growth and they are tendencies we all have. There are five kleshas and they are all rooted in the first klesha avidya or ignorance. […]

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Philosophy
· 6 min read

What is Dinacharya?

What is dinacharya? Dinacharya is the daily ritual to live a healthy and balanced life according to the ancient tradition of Ayurveda. Ayurveda is yoga's sister science. The two traditions have been practiced side-by-side for thousands of years. Yoga supports many of the functions of Ayurveda and Ayurveda supports many of the functions of yoga, […]

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