“Study of Self through the study of scriptures, self-inquiry, and contemplation.”Indu Arora Svadhyaya is self study. One of the niyamas, it, along with tapas and ishvara pranidhana, constitute Kriya Yoga. Kriya Yoga is a part of the path that leads to samadhi, that...
I wrote last week about how a meditation practice can be a transformative addition to your life. If you’ve tried meditation, whether within a yoga class or as a standalone practice, you probably have your own experiences with the benefits. As a yoga practitioner...
There are two common experiences relayed by many of the yoga practitioners I’ve had the opportunity to talk with over the years. One is the ongoing expression of amazement at the experience of walking in (and these days – signing on) to yoga class feeling...
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you!”— Anne Lamott. Have you heard this saying before? You already know I’m a fan of unplugging: You’ve heard me speak to rest for the sake of rest and together we’ve explored...
“Where is the movement initiated?” It’s an inquiry we explore during yoga teacher training. Am I moving from momentum and habit or a conscious, intentional action? When is either of these helpful? What is the thought or feeling that precedes...
