The Myth of “I need MORE tools”
One definition of myths is that they are widely held false beliefs within a culture. Part of refining and transforming the mind is questioning thoughts and beliefs that are automatic for us. Two common processes in Traditional Yoga that help us do this are viveka...Take a Break and Detach From Your Roles
I was quite intrigued to see two women who are nationally recognized in their fields, who are high energy, action-takers, both announce they are taking some sort of hiatus this summer. I think it’s a wonderful thing. Though most of us might not be able to take 4-14...Multiverse, Yoga, and the Mind
I’ve been dipping a toe into this concept of ‘multiverse.’ Multiverse, defined by simple.wiki “is the theory of a conjectured set of multiple possible universes, including ours, which make up reality.” After reading an article about it on Vox.com, there’s a way to use...Finding Pause Amidst Fear
There I was. On a cramped mini-bus, entering the hustling city of Antananarivo, Madagascar, where I’d been studying for the semester. I was returning from spending a few weeks on the East Coast, researching my capstone project. And all of a sudden, traffic stopped....Unlearning Myths of Meditation
I wanted to take a moment to just go over a few common assumptions that I encounter from students around meditation. Let’s unlearn some of the myths of meditation! Meditation is a Buddhist practice. I can’t tell you how prevalent the thought is that Yoga is for the...
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