Non-possessiveness—the fifth yama—is a challenge. But its power cannot be denied. When it’s hard to let go, it may help to shift your focus from whatever you are grasping and notice that even without attachment, there’s a lot to be grateful for. If you’re like me, you may find that life improves dramatically when you … [Read more…]
You won’t escape people asking about New Year’s resolutions or intentions for the new year. If you’re like me (I haven’t made New Year’s resolutions in nearly a decade) you may cringe when everyone starts talking about all the ways their lives will be different after January first. You’ve probably noticed most resolutions or intentions … [Read more…]
As a devoted yogi with strong Christian roots, I’ve been scolded more than once for practicing yoga. Happily, I’ve found far more support than not among Christians. That’s good, because it turns out there are many yogis in Church history! Of course, most of them aren’t identified that way and would not have thought of … [Read more…]