We think of shavasana as a resting pose for integration and nervous system support. This story of Kali and Shiva gives us a different picture.

The story of Ardhanārīśvara is one about wholeness as integration to remind us that the seemingly opposite qualities within us are not meant to compete, but to complete one another.

An explanation and comparison of the Vedanta view of the kosha and the Tantrik framework of the kosha and what this means for yoga practice.

"Somatic" is the new it-girl of the yoga world. But what does that actually mean? Trying to understand the definition of “somatic" based on a dictionary entry is nearly impossible. There is a specific ethos of somatic movements that can get us beyond common over simplifications.

Sukhāsana has remained such a beloved seat for meditation through the centuries. What is the meaning behind this popular posture?

The fantastical story of Ardha Matsyendrāsana, Half Lord of the Fishes Pose, reminds us of how perspective can shift when we are willing to turn toward what is challenging, unfamiliar, or even uncomfortable.

The myth of Ganesha and Chandra - the elephant-headed god and the moon god - offer a new perspective on Half Moon Pose and invite us to consider the shape of forgiveness.