the Kleshas & the nature of human suffering

“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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a contemplation on contentment

“Wherever you are, there you are.” One of my teachers would often drop this one-liner in both her asana and meditation classes. It was a call to practice presence. It was a call to practice mindful awareness. It was a call to practice santosha. Santosha, A Brief History Santosha, or contentment, is the second of…

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