Out with the old, in with the new
The old adage "Don't throw out the baby with the bathwater" reminds us that, while change is inevitable, not all change seems desirable. Sometimes we change even when change isn't…
Surrender Before Taking Action
The Bhagavad Gita, which Gandhi referred to as his "spiritual dictionary," tells us to only act after becoming "established in being." "Doing" and "being" are the two pillars of yoga…
Moving at Human Speed
What do bicycling and yoga have in common? More than you might think. Both involve lifestyle choices that can have very positive health impacts. But the benefits of both also…
“Your Maximum Pose is Not Your Optimum Pose”
These eight words from Prashant Iyengar, son of B.K.S. Iyengar, speak volumes. Going as far as we can in an asana (yoga posture) may seem reasonable, especially when first beginning…