a seeker’s journey

By pepper ann | February 27, 2025 |

“It is better to do your own duty badly, than to perfectly do another’s; you are safe from harm when you do what you should be doing.” – The Bhagavad Gita chapter 3, verse 35 As I celebrate another year around the sun, it invites me to take pause and reflect not only on the…

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the Kleshas & the nature of human suffering

By pepper ann | February 25, 2025 |

“Seek truth, not peace.” –Yoganand Michael Carroll This simple one-liner from one of my yoga teachers has always struck a chord with me but for the past few weeks, it has become a mantra. The simple yet profound statement has also become an invitation to step into the state of inquiry to explore what it…

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fear, doubt, & failure

By pepper ann | February 21, 2025 |

“Ever Tried. Ever Failed. No Matter. Try Again. Fail Again. Fail Better.“ – Samuel Beckett When I received the reminder email that this blog post was due, my initial thought was to write about fear and doubt and how one might begin to skillfully work with these emotions both on and off the mat. These…

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