Being human
and life's little mysteries

The natural way of meditation is not to know many things but to forget everything. Then you will know everything. Shri Brahmananda...

Start by boiling water for the split peas. I normally measure out a 1:2 ratio, split peas to water. For this recipe, 1 1/2 cups split...

I love a crunchy salad as much as the next green-munching vegetarian, but in colder weather I long for something warm (and spicy) in my...

Supta guruprasadena yada jagarti kundali Tada sarvani padmani bhidyante ghranthayo’pi caWhen the dormant Kundalini is aroused by the...

It is normal to question how we spend our time, and healthy to do so once in awhile. Even when we are inspired by some great force to...

“Indra assumed the form of a falcon to test the character of King Sibi. The falcon chased a dove to kill it. The dove flew to King Sibi...

Have you ever felt angry or frustrated about something beyond your control? Ever felt like life was not on your side and whatever you...

Suffering is not enough. Life is both dreadful and wonderful…How can I smile when I am filled with so much sorrow? It is natural–you need...

ksana-pratiyogi parinamaparanta nirgrahyah kramah The succession of changes (the uninterrupted sequence of moments) is only recognized...

Om saha navavatu saha nau bhunaktu saha viryam karavavahai tejasvi navadhitam astu ma vidvishavahai om shantih shantih shantih Accept us...

I have come to acknowledge after many years of vagabond voyages, that travel can be stressful. Especially transatlantic air travel....

The ancient yogic scriptures declare that God is sound and sound is God: Shabda Brahman. There is nothing but God. God is everything. God...

There are small challenges and big challenges, but in essence, the only thing defining what is small and what is big is our perception,...

Yoga is the practice of getting happy. Not ordinary happiness, but deep and lasting happiness that is unshaken by the ups and downs of...

The universal forces of nature keep all of life in check and balance through the equinox; auspicious times of year when transformation is...

An awareness of the head, jaw and neck in asana practice is crucial to being balanced in body and mind; after all, it houses all of the...

I’m so thrilled to be teaching to the live music of Javier Rodríguez Huertas this weekend to benefit Breast Cancer International. All...

Tasya vachakah pranavah Always chant OM; God is OM, supreme music -Patanjali Living and working in London means that all around, there...

I’m so excited to be teaching with Luc Acke again on Saturday, October 11th at Indaba Yoga Studio, 10-11:30am. There is nothing like...

Twisting plays a vital role in maintaining the health of our bodies and minds. The twisting motion is important because it incorporates...