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2023
Sometimes tying yourself in a knot helps when you feel like you’re all tied in knots. Feeling grateful for my friends who help with both. We’ve been working hard on making something very special for our ashtanga community. Feel free to message if you’re interested in a training for Ashtanga teachers (and those with established practices) that want to learn how to help support their community.
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✎ Essay · Personal Notes

From Fervent Flames to Steady Glow: A Yoga Odyssey Over Time

Inspired by a conversation with Caroline Weaver, this piece delves into the evolving nature of yoga -- from reflections on intensity to age. It questions our relentless pursuit of intensity in practice and invites us to savor its current state and the internal transformation it ignites. Join Caroline and I as we explore the shift from seeking external intensity to finding internal fulfillment and wisdom. If you're intrigued by the deeper aspects of yoga beyond physicality, this article offers insightful reflections on balancing vigor with inner peace. Read now and discover how true transformation in yoga lies within us.

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✎ Essay · Personal Notes

The Dharma Talk I Couldn’t Give: Conscious Consumerism

Confronting the farce of conscious consumerism, this week's dharma talk became a journey into stark reality. As an Ashtanga Yoga teacher, I grappled with the hypocrisy of our consumption patterns. From the Washington Post’s strike to Kristen Krash’s radical shift in Ecuador, these contrasting scenarios reveal the deep chasm between minor lifestyle changes and true liberation from consumerism. Acknowledging Carl Jung’s wisdom, we explore the unavoidable pain inherent in our societal system. This article delves into making conscious, albeit limited, choices while fostering compassion for our constraints. It's a candid exploration of the struggle to find balance in an imperfect world

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✎ Essay · Personal Notes

Embracing the Chaos Muppet Within: The Art of Teaching Ashtanga Yoga

Are you a Chaos Muppet or an Order Muppet? Explore the challenges and joys of being a 'chaos Muppet' Ashtanga Yoga teacher. I discuss finding a balance between the structured discipline of Ashtanga and a spontaneous, adaptable teaching style. The piece highlights the importance of being true to oneself in teaching and the advantages of blending structured methods with creative freedom. This approach fosters an inclusive and dynamic learning environment.

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