Video: Yoga with MJH

In every Mysore room, behind every counted vinyasa, and underneath every cue to “fold forward,” there’s an unspoken question humming through the breath and bodies: How do we honor the roots of yoga while making it relevant and accessible in today’s world? This isn’t just a philosophical musing for teachers and practitioners alike — it’s a daily decision. Every adjustment, every modification (or refusal to give one), every moment of silence or explanation is a subtle vote: for the past, the present, and the future of yoga. We live in a time where preserving sacred tradition and dismantling oppressive systems are happening simultaneously — sometimes uncomfortably so. That tension is real, and if you’re feeling it, you’re not alone. The Value of Tradition Let’s start…

The Art of Saying It So They Actually Feel It If you’ve ever stood in front of a room full of yogis and said something like “engage your core,” only to be met with blank stares or wildly different interpretations (someone holds their breath, another tenses their shoulders, and one person just clenches their jaw), then congratulations — you’re a yoga teacher. Welcome to the high-wire act that is teaching alignment and body awareness: one part science, one part poetry, and one part trying not to scream, “No, not like that!” Because here’s the truth: precise, embodied instruction isn’t just about keeping students from face-planting in bakasana. It’s about helping them access their own felt sense of the pose — safely, effectively, and (if we’re…