It’s been a real honor to be an observer and admirer of Katarina’s amazing transformation and growth as a yoga teacher and leader. What I love about this interview is that having known Kat for so many years, I know that the advice that she is giving is advice that she […]
I met Belinda at the first-ever Modo Yoga teacher training abroad. It was in Thailand. It was amazing! And, there were a few things that were not mentioned to us beforehand about the training location—some of which included: the beauty (inexplicable with words), and… no way to exit the large, wavy […]
Jase Cannon – Teacher, Fouder, Thought Leader I met Jase as “Jason” at a retreat that my sister Deena and I were leading at a Sivananda Yoga Ashram, where Jase was living at the time.. We hit it off because it was clear, even way back then in the early 2000s, […]
As age old wisdom directs… well, it depends! Whether yoga and meditation are seen as two sides of the same coin or entirely distinct is a question that often arises on retreats, at teacher trainings or with a wonderful teacher over tea after class. I don’t think there’s a right answer. But I […]
Sometimes life feels like a race without a finish line. When this is the case, developing consistency in your practice can be a balm for your body-mind and spirit. I’ve always been Type A. A consistent yoga practice eased me out of chronic pain, but it also gave me deep reprieve from my self-generated […]
Earth Day began in the 1960s as a global event dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting sustainability. I think Earth Day doesn’t have to be all about making a difference ON that day. For years I have been approaching Earth Day differently than I did when I thought that the only […]
As a yoga teacher that guides a series of postures that involve repetition, I’m often asked: “don’t you get bored?” and “isn’t it repetitive after all of these years?” Repetition is inherent to our daily lives. It’s an inaccurate science to provide an exact percentage as to the amount of repetition in our days […]
“The heart is a repository of human wisdom; it knows without understanding, is convinced without reason, and loves without condition.” — Heart surgeon and author, James Doty There are many organs whose functions in our bodies are not commonly known. What does the spleen do anyway? But we all know that without our […]
In the wild and wonderful tapestry of our existence, there exists a complex ecosystem as intricate and diverse as any rainforest: the human gut. This enigmatic world, consisting of trillions of microorganisms—yes, trillions—plays a pivotal role in our overall health and well-being. Let’s explore the surprising health benefits of a healthy gut. Why my […]