I do think exploring definitions of the things we're engaged with is important. Like yoga, right? I also believe that educating ourselves and studying the original sources of yoga matters. But finding a definition and discussing yoga is not the same as doing it, experiencing it. It’s the same with everything, right? Talking about eating is not the same as eating. And I think that's especially true for yoga. I appreciate that we want to know, with the mind, what this thing cal

Modifying your practice, choosing between variations of asanas based on how you feel physically and emotionally, is a rebellious act. We live in a time when our bodies and feelings have become commodified by the wellness industry. We are constantly encouraged to optimise our physical and mental health. Think about sports watches and smart rings tracking our steps and sleep, the endless supplements, exercise classes and wellness trends. An entire industry is built around telli

A reflection inspired by Mary Oliver’s poem I Go Down to the Shore, exploring dukkha, yoga philosophy, and the idea of fluidity as a way of moving through life.

“When you are not swayed by the dualities of pleasure and pain, you are fit for freedom.”— Bhagavad Gita 2.14 Life unfolds through highs and lows. Moments of ease and moments of challenge arise again and again — not to trap us, but to be experienced. The Bhagavad Gita reminds us that pleasure and pain arise through our senses and our circumstances. They come, they stay for a while, and they pass. Freedom does not mean avoiding these waves, but learning not to be shaken by the

December has a way of sweeping us up, doesn’t it?It’s a month full of excitement, gatherings, celebrations, school events, work parties, family traditions — a beautiful mix of joy and busyness. And with all of that movement, it’s very easy to feel pulled in different directions. This month’s theme, Rooted in the Rush , is an invitation to stay connected to what truly grounds you. Even when life feels full, you can return to your roots — your values, your intentions, your peop