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When in doubt—be truthful

Satya is the second Yama, the personal ethics of the yoga practice. Practicing satya means being truthful in our words, our thoughts, our actions, and feelings. It means speaking up as the right thing to do in each moment. It means being honest with ourselves and with others. When we are truly and deeply honest with ourselves and with others, we can live more fearlessly.

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Yamas: Ahimsa—yoga's principle of non-harming in three simple steps

You may have come to your first yoga class because you heard that it would improve your flexibility, or that it might help you with your back pain. But there is another, deeper layer of benefit from the yoga practice, and it doesn’t start with moving the body at all…

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How to Embrace a Yogic Lifestyle in 8 Steps

People often tell me that they come to study yoga with me, either in my yoga classes or my yoga teacher trainings, because I appear to embrace a yogic lifestyle. I am not exactly certain how my external actions give that impression. But what I can say is that it is true that I make it a regular, daily practice to embrace a yogic lifestyle. Of all the philosophies and belief systems that I study, it is yoga that I feel most connected to and has made the most impact on my life. Learn more about the depths of yoga in this new series…

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Yoga is banned!

A few years ago, my Dad jumped into a pretty heated Facebook debate with his cousin. She was stating that anyone who practiced yoga was bound to go to hell. Dad took it upon himself to step in and tell her she was out of line and had a lot to learn about understanding yoga. Dad doesn't even really practice yoga…

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The Grove—a new zine!

I am excited to share that I am a contributor to a new zine! You will find some great spring tips inside!

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Why You Should Care About The India Farmer Protests

India provides us with so many beautiful life gifts. Understanding and learning about the current political injustices happening in India is a component of decolonizing. So I want to write about why you should care about the Indian farmers protests happening right now.

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When I ate Cheez Curls


As a child, I consumed the fully processed and prepackaged diet of the American 1980's…

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Creative Spotlight: Priority Pets!

Meet Jackie Ames of Priority Pets and learn about how she is focusing on the relationship people have with their animal companions!

Creative Spotlight features a creator and how they are making the world more beautiful through their unique voice and vision.

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