Teachers

The Role of the Guru
“A child cannot be born without a father and a mother. Clothes cannot be washed without water. There can be no horseman without a horse. So, without a Master, none can reach the court of the Lord.”- KabirDo You Need a Guru?As you progress on your spiritual journey, sooner or later the question arises, “Do I need a Guru or...
5 Ways to Discover the Teacher Within
“We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.”-Galileo GalileiThe path of being or becoming a teacher in the field of yoga, meditation, or the like is a rewarding and powerful journey of self-discovery. There may be a time, however, either when one is just starting off teaching or somewhere in the middle, when the...
From Spiritual Imposter to Sage-in-Training
In 2012, I attended a small ceremony with my art teacher, a striking woman who paints abstract watercolors that speak directly to your heart. The ceremony was inspired by her spiritual study of Native American culture. We played drums, chanted, lit sage, and welcomed everyone as we went around in a circle. I was so impressed with her language and...
The Miracle of Meditation
It’s hard to believe that in 2005, I could barely walk, and now I can ski down black diamonds and trek in the Himalayas. It’s hard to believe that I once thought meditation was a bunch of Southern California woo-woo hippie talk, and now I research its effectiveness. It’s hard to believe that less than a decade ago, I thought...
Manifesting Your Passions Within
As modern-day enthusiasts of Vedanta philosophy and seekers of truth, we know – at least intellectually – that everything is made up of energy and information, and that this quantum field is what we refer to as the field of pure consciousness. This is who and what we are. Knowledge and experience go hand in hand, however. Without direct personal...
Gratitude: A Doorway to Higher Consciousness
Gratitude is something all of us understand. For instance, saying “thank you” when we receive a gift takes hardly any thought or effort. It just seems to come forth naturally. In the same way, when someone thanks us for something we did for them, this too feels natural and welcome. In fact, giving and receiving gratitude is so familiar that...
Bringing Yoga Home
If you find that fighting traffic and your schedule to get to a yoga class is creating more stress than relief, then bringing yoga into your home can be a way to infuse your practice with a simple and welcome ease. Practicing yoga at home can save you time, energy, and money, and perhaps even set you up for greater...
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8 Answers to Yoga Questions You’re Too Afraid to Ask
Despite yoga’s popularity, most practitioners aren’t expert yogis. Most students in yoga classes are new to the practice—and many have unanswered questions.It can be daunting to even think about asking a question when you see that fit 20-something folding herself perfectly into every pose. Here are answers to the questions that even she might ask.What Should I Wear to Class?There...
10 Thoughts That Go Through Every Yoga Teacher’s Mind
Ever wonder what your yoga teacher is thinking about while you’re striking a pose and taking a deep breath? Their thoughts might just surprise you—and at least make you laugh.Welcome to the mind of the deeply flawed and hardly perfect yoga teacher. Brace yourself, and please try not to laugh too hard.“My butt looks big and are my pants see...
7 Tips to Transition from Student to Teacher
The call to step into the role of teacher can be frightening. Even after your training, you might wonder if you know enough, if you’re ready, if you really have what it takes to be a good teacher. You start comparing yourself to other instructors and trainers, and wonder if you’ll be “that good.”Role models and archetypes give you something...
Meditation Teachers: 5 Ways to Begin Self-Marketing
In my heart, I have always been an entrepreneur. I guess it’s in my genes as my mother was a very resourceful single mom who was great at finding new ways to make money while sharing products or services that she believed in. (Think back to the days of Jafra and Tupperware and you’ll get the picture).Similarly, I’ve never been...
I’ve Found My Path, But Wait! Where Did Everyone Go?
Have you ever had the experience of finding yourself on a new path in life and suddenly you feel like you’re all alone? You’ve just stepped into a new version of yourself. You’re becoming more aware and you’re paying closer attention to the choices you’re making. Things that used to be your ‘norm’ no longer interest you, and creative ideas...
The Teacher’s Path to Vedic Mastery … and Beyond
By the time I decided to become a Primordial Sound Meditation teacher, I had already been attending Chopra events and practicing meditation and yoga for a decade. Shifts and changes in my personal life inspired me to take the opportunity to become a teacher in 2006, which hadn’t previously made itself accessible.How I Got Inspired to TeachThinking back to what...
Happiness Versus Joy: How to Uncover Infinite Amounts of Both
One of the core experiences we all seek is delight, and one of the most common words we use for this experience is happiness. We all want to be happy, and we seek it in countless ways. But there is another word that we use in a similar way—joy. These two words—happiness and joy—actually have somewhat different meanings. We will...
The Many Levels of Nourishment
Nourishment is central to our wellbeing on all levels, but we most commonly think of it in terms of food. For instance, we think of nourishing meals and the good feelings they evoke. But nourishment goes much deeper as well. Every living thing in the universe seeks nourishment in various forms and on various levels.Nourishment as Giving and ReceivingAll of...
Authenticity: A Closer Look
The desire to live authentically is a natural drive within each of us. At root, this movement towards greater authenticity stems from our nature as unique and self-expressive beings. The self that we truly are is always seeking to manifest itself ever more fully.As we look at the world around us, we see that no two things are identical. No...
Open Your Heart to Giving
According to the universe’s principle of dynamic exchange, giving and receiving are different expressions of the same energy. Every act of giving is simultaneously an act of receiving. Each time you welcome a gift into your life, you are providing the opportunity for someone to give. Giving and Receiving teaches that anything that we give joyfully and freely returns to...