The inward-turning practices of yoga can provide shelter from the storm. They can also empower us to lean into the storm.
The balance of taking shelter and taking action is what engaged spirituality is all about.
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We often hear yoga wisdom talk of “friends and enemies” as a duality to be transcended. But there are times when it throws us a curveball.
American men are having an identity crisis. The meaning of masculinity has changed from what it meant just 20 years ago, and a lot of guys are having a hard time adjusting.
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One of the best ways I’ve found to generate rational optimism about future possibilities is to end the year by sitting with two sets of questions. I hope you will find them helpful too.
A Note of Optimism for 2025 READ MORE
Have you ever felt the magic of singing, not as a performance, but as a way to heal, connect, and uplift your spirit? Across cultures and centuries, sacred songs and chants have been tools for inner peace and profound transformation—and science is now catching up to their benefits. In this blog, I share how singing is more than sound; it’s a bridge to something greater. Discover how a simple melody could bring clarity and joy to your day.
The Science of Singing Sacred Songs READ MORE
The holiday season has arrived and, with it, traditions of giving, accepting, sharing, and connecting. Discover how these moments of togetherness hold immense potential—not just to nurture relationships, but to elevate them to new spiritual heights.
Six Loving Exchanges READ MORE
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches in America, many of us face the challenge of navigating difficult conversations with loved ones—especially when their views clash with our core values. This year, in the post-election climate, these divides may feel even more intense. In this post, I’ll share how yoga wisdom can help elevate contentious conversations and keep you grounded with humility, curiosity, and generosity.
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In the Mahābhārata, the epic story that surrounds the Bhagavad-gītā, Arjuna and his brothers, collectively known as the Pandavas, faced isolation and hardship after losing their kingdom in a rigged game of dice.
Forced into exile, they found solace and strength in their bond as brothers and in their relationships with allies like Krishna and sages like Vyasa. Trust, shared values, and support from their community gave the Pandavas the resilience to endure their trials and eventually reclaim their rightful kingdom.
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What if the most powerful force we avoid thinking about could actually be the key to unlocking a life of meaning? There’s a hidden truth in our fear of death—one that could change everything. Want to know more? Let’s dive in.
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The Sanskrit word “karma” refers to a universal law of action and reaction.
Yoga wisdom texts describe three kinds of karma: harmonious, dissonant, and transcendental.
Harmonious karma consists of actions that are aligned with cosmic order and generate correspondingly harmonious reactions, otherwise known as “good karma.”
Conversely, dissonant karma, actions that conflict with cosmic order, produce negative reactions: “bad karma.”
Now here’s the catch:
