Elizabeth Elson

Should yoga teachers bring current events—like high-profile due-process rulings—into class? I lay out a dharma-centered way to do it, grounded in the Bhagavad Gita and the Bhāgavata Purāṇa’s portrait of Kali-yuga. You’ll see how yoga philosophy evaluates leaders, why behavior (not wealth) reveals worth, and how to speak about justice and mercy without sliding into partisanship.

Feel torn between ahimsa and the urge to fight? In the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna faces the same crisis—and Krishna shows how a yogi reconciles non-violence with duty. I share why true detachment means acting for dharma, leaving outcomes to a higher power, and finding equanimity in the very act of standing up. If you’re wrestling with when to take a stand, this Gita-rooted guide offers a clear way to “breathe fire” without losing your center.

Feeling overwhelmed by the news cycle? In this reflection I return to the Bhagavad Gita’s opening scene—Arjuna on the battlefield—and share Krishna’s counsel on courage, duty, and the eternal self. You’ll see how dharma reframes “What should I do?” and offers practical ways to act for justice without burning out. If you want a steadier path through crisis grounded in yoga wisdom, start here.

How to deliver a dharma talk that truly lands starts with knowing what your audience needs to hear. I share six essential messages—connection, value, structure, credibility, one clear takeaway, and a confident close—and how to weave them into short, five-minute talks that feel natural, grounded, and memorable. You’ll learn to translate higher-consciousness principles into everyday language without sounding preachy.

Ever felt talented but misaligned? I share how the Bhagavad Gita gave me a practical toolkit to find my dharma—linking strengths to values and clear action. If you want career clarity, purpose, and confidence in everyday decisions, you’ll get simple prompts you can use today.

When the world frays, joy isn’t naïve—it’s courageous. Drawing on the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita, I map bhakti-yoga’s path to resilient joy rooted in a relationship with Īśvara (Ishvara)—the “special person” beyond circumstance. This isn’t bypassing; it’s a steady love that clarifies, strengthens, and moves us to serve with compassion. If you’re ready to make joy a grounded act of resistance, start here.

When politics assaults compassion and truth, yoga can’t sit on the sidelines. Drawing on the Bhagavad Gita and the yamas, I show why yoga and politics belong in the same conversation—and how dharma should guide public life. You’ll get a practical lens for discerning trustworthy leadership and engaging policy with steadiness, non-violence, and honesty. If you’ve wondered whether yoga teachers should speak up, here’s a grounded case for saying yes.

Want real change? Start with the inner paradigm shift. Drawing on the Yoga Sutras (abhinivesa) and the Bhagavad Gita’s counsel on a steady mind, you’ll see how fear, anger, and attachment keep you tied to an old story—and how to let go without losing yourself. I’ll share a practical way to act for the world’s welfare while staying centered. If you’re ready to align yoga philosophy with brave, usable action, read on.

Ever have a “Where am I?” moment—cosmically speaking? This post turns to yoga philosophy and the Bhagavad Gita as a cosmic compass, locating us in the material world during Kali-yuga and explaining why that matters. Through Arjuna’s example, it shows how to turn ordinary life into practice: know where you are, what time it is, and which way to go. Read on for clear direction on acting with spiritual consciousness in chaotic times.

Modern yoga often centers what labs can measure. The Bhagavad Gita points us back to what matters most: consciousness—the eternal self within a changing body. This post explores how that view eases fear of death and aging, builds inner steadiness, and helps teachers address impermanence with care. If you want yoga grounded in the Bhagavad Gita—not just wellness metrics—read on.