There are two types of yogis: renunciate yogis and householder yogis. Both have similar goals of achieving freedom and fulfillment but by different means. The renunciate yogi’s approach is “freedom from,” i.e., freedom from suffering, which requires turning away from the world. In contrast, the householder yogi’s approach is “freedom through,” i.e., freedom through facing life, engaging with life, embracing it, turning toward life.   After trying out the “freedom from sufferi

December is the darkest month of the year and signifies the end of a cycle and the beginning of the new one. The earth takes a big exhalation and with the diminishing light, it’s a call to slow down. But culture insists that we speed up almost to a frenzied pace!  Amidst all of the rushing around, yoga calls us home to our heart. To align with nature during this time is to slow down, step back, take time to meditate and do yoga , to calm our nervous system. It’s time for inne

Back in the 60’s, Ram Das, critically acclaimed yogi and author of “ Be Here Now,” said, (and I paraphrase), “If you think you’re enlightened, just go home for Thanksgiving!” Thanksgiving can be an overwhelming and stressful time for many people, especially when it comes to dealing with family dynamics. What’s a yogi to do? Gratitude has one of the highest frequencies. It’s up there with love and appreciation. When you feel grateful for who you are, for what you have, and for