I wanted to share a profound experience I had during a retreat with the great Thich Nhat Hanh. His words and teachings have a way of...

As we journey through life, our bodies naturally stiffen and tighten, much like a tree that grows rigid with age. We may start to move...

It’s amazing to think about how yoga, which has become such an integral part of Western culture, actually began its journey across the...

People often ask me, “Sumit, what exactly is meditation?”  For a long time, I thought meditation was something complicated—something only...

Hanumanasana – The Monkey God’s Great Leap The story of Hanumanasana  is rooted in one of the most famous and beloved epics of India, the...

One question I get asked often is, “Sumit, what is the goal of yoga?”  And to be honest, my answer depends on who’s asking. If it’s...

When I opened my first yoga studio, I saw the saying “ Know Yoga, Know Peace. No Yoga, No Peace”   printed on someone’s t-shirt. It...

1. The Vedic Period (1500–500 BCE) The Vedas (1500–1000 BCE) : The Vedas  are the oldest known scriptures in Hinduism, written in...

Among all the incredible stories in the Mahabharata , one that always tugs at the heart is the story of Eklavya. It’s a tale of devotion,...

The Bhagavad Gita  has been a guiding light for many people throughout history, offering wisdom in times of doubt and inner conflict. One...

Among the hundreds of stories passed down in Indian culture, the Mahabharata  stands out as one of the greatest epics ever told. The name...

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...

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...

The word guru  comes from Sanskrit, where gu  means darkness and ru  means light. At its core, the word represents the journey from...

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...

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...

When I was a student in Bikram’s classes, one thing that really stuck with me was his fiery passion against Western medicine. Anytime...

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...

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....

After leading yoga teacher training for over 20 years, I’m constantly amazed by how much I learn from my students. The transformations I...