Yoga is not about the poses. It never was. It is a toolbox for the human experience—for coming home to yourself, for listening to your body, for being with the hard parts of life without being consumed by them. This is what I have learned in the decades since I first walked into a yoga class as a teenager drowning in trauma and suicidality. That teacher didn’t fix me. She offered me tea, a quiet room, and a single question: “Will you come again tomorrow?” For months, that was the bargain. One more day. This is what yoga actually is—and it is for everyone. Continue Reading
Meditating: It’s not all Unicorns and Rainbows
Mental health is a tender human experience, and we must be mindful of how we discuss it and share practices, like meditating, that may support us through it. Meditating is often touted as a “cure-all” for mental health. While it may be a helpful practice, it is neither a panacea nor easy. This misinformation is a disservice to those who may be helped by meditating. Continue Reading