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Oct 174 min read
2 of my fav lessons from the Mahabharata
Among the hundreds of stories passed down in Indian culture, the Mahabharata stands out as one of the greatest epics ever told. The name...
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sumit685
Oct 163 min read
Lying Still, Letting Go
The Healing Power of Stillness When Laura lost her mother, the world seemed to move on, but she felt like time had stopped. The grief was...
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sumit685
Oct 162 min read
Embracing the Beginner’s Mind
Embracing the Beginner’s Mind One of the questions I get asked a lot is, “Why do you still practice yoga every day, even after all these...
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sumit685
Oct 155 min read
Your Perfect Teacher: Your Guru
The word guru comes from Sanskrit, where gu means darkness and ru means light. At its core, the word represents the journey from...
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sumit685
Oct 143 min read
The Many Versions of You
I came across a comment online that has stuck with me ever since. It read: The person you think of as “yourself” exists only for you, and...
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sumit685
Oct 145 min read
Lock the knee
Bikram Choudhury’s infamous mantra, “Lock the knee! You can mess with the gods, but don’t mess with the knee,” comes from a deeply...
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sumit685
Oct 133 min read
“Licensed Drug Dealers”:
When I was a student in Bikram’s classes, one thing that really stuck with me was his fiery passion against Western medicine. Anytime...
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sumit685
Oct 133 min read
"The Hardest Goodbye: Leaving Home for the Unknown"
Now let me share with you one of the most challenging conversations I ever had before leaving for the US. Yes, I had nailed my SATs and...
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sumit685
Oct 133 min read
"Going Deeper: What a Farmer’s Well Can Teach Us About Life"
This week, I had the pleasure of spending a few days in the mystical beauty of Sedona, teaching classes at the Hot Yoga Sedona studio....
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sumit685
Oct 123 min read
Teacher Training Testimonial - Overcoming the Inner Bully: Sally’s Journey to Self-Love
After leading yoga teacher training for over 20 years, I’m constantly amazed by how much I learn from my students. The transformations I...
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sumit685
Oct 123 min read
"Jesus, A Giraffe, and the Light of Hope"
One of the most beautiful and inspiring messages about Jesus that I’ve come across is the poem "One Solitary Life" by James Allen...
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sumit685
Oct 122 min read
"Rooted in Love: Living from the Inside Out"
I’m curious—what does self-care mean to you? As you drive through the desert, you might notice the small, scattered plants, barely...
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sumit685
Oct 122 min read
The Gift of a Rose
Have you ever noticed how it’s often the little things in life that pull at your heartstrings the most? Who would’ve guessed that a...
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sumit685
Oct 121 min read
"Beyond the Crab Mentality: Lifting Others to Greater Heights"
Have you ever watched people catch crabs by the sea? There's something fascinating that happens when they put crabs in an open bucket....
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sumit685
Oct 123 min read
RAIN Meditation
One of my favorite meditation systems is called RAIN , and I’d love to share it with you. RAIN is a simple yet profound tool that helps...
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sumit685
Oct 124 min read
"What Really Matters: Living with Authenticity"
.One of my favorite poems is "The Invitation" by Oriah Mountain Dreamer. It’s a poem that cuts through the superficial layers of life...
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sumit685
Oct 122 min read
"Beyond the Armor: The Princess, the Dragon, and Spiritual Growth"
Because of her parents' mishaps, Princess Aris finds herself promised to a fearsome dragon. Naturally, she is terrified when the king and...
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sumit685
Oct 122 min read
What Defines You?
What do you think yoga and spiritual teachings have to say about accomplishments? Achieving success in life is certainly something we...
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sumit685
Oct 122 min read
"The Art of Letting Go"
Have you ever thought about what you’re still carrying from your past? Whether it’s a hurtful experience, a difficult relationship, or...
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sumit685
Oct 102 min read
A farmer's fairy tale
To begin with, may I ask you how you plan to improve this year? A lot of us believe that getting better means working harder, getting...
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