Viewed through an Ayurvedic lens, Summer is pitta season. Some characteristics of pitta dosha include hot, spicy, oily, sharp, pungent, spreading. If you find yourself hot-tempered, reactive, over-heated, inflamed, give these practices a try: Zoom out. Relax...
Saucha, or living purely, involves maintaining a cleanliness in body, mind, and environment so that we can experience ourselves at a higher resolution.Donna Farhi A few years ago as part of a self-study immersion I was participating in, I set a mini intention for...
Five niyamas form the second limb of ashtanga (8-limbed) yoga. Niyamas are observances or inner commitments that invite a sense of reverence to spread into one’s life. Together with the yamas, the niyamas support the yoga practitioner in cultivating...
May you walk with maitri through the known and into the unknown.May maitri be alive in you through each moment of this New Year. The cultivation of maitri, a brahmavihara or sublime attitude, which Pema Chodron describes as “unconditional friendliness toward...
I’ve spent the past two Sundays clearing out… closets and cabinets and basement shelves. Yeeesh. I like to think I keep tabs on what comes in and when it’s time to let things go but still am astonished at how much we manage to accumulate. This experience got me...
In the upcoming months, you may find yourself overwhelmed by circumstances. The holidays can be challenging to navigate; there will be less sunlight, there will be more demands on your time and attention. The practice, philosophy and world view of yoga can offer...
