Yoga is more than movement. Beyond the postures and breath lies a rich ethical tradition that’s often left out of research, teacher trainings, and studio classes. In this post, I explore the yamas and niyamas, the often-overlooked principles that can transform yoga from a wellness trend into a meaningful, values-based way of life.
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How I Teach Mindful Yoga, and Why
After subbing a Mindful Yoga class at Common Ground Meditation, I reflect on how my journey through Buddhist meditation and yoga teacher training shapes the way I teach. I explore how breath, movement, and ethics come together as an embodied practice of mindfulness and letting go.
The Spaciousness of Generosity
Helping isn’t always about moral codes or checklists. Sometimes it’s about having the time and choosing to use it. This is a reflection on generosity, yoga ethics, and the power of unscheduled moments.
How to Deal with Change Using Yoga’s Ethical Principles
Graduation season brings big emotions. As my youngest prepares to leave the nest, I turn to the yamas and niyamas, yoga’s ethical principles, for guidance. These ancient teachings offer tools for meeting change with compassion, truthfulness, and grace. Whether you're facing a personal transition or just navigating daily life, this article explores how yoga can support us through uncertainty.
Finding an Ethical Path Through Social Media: Why I Choose Mastodon
What if social media could feel ethical, peaceful, and human again? In this post, I explore why Mastodon feels like a Middle Way between disconnection and addiction, and how small choices online can support a values-driven life.
What Is Ethical Living Through Yoga?
In Becky Chambers’ Monk and Robot series, a tea monk and a robot wander the world asking, “What do people need?” The answer isn’t a product or a fix. It’s a feeling. A sense of being heard, valued, and whole. Many of us long for that same feeling in our lives: a way to move through the world with purpose, integrity, and care.
In modern yoga culture, it’s easy to lose sight of yoga’s roots. We see poses, wellness products, and vague talk of “good vibes.” But behind all that is something far more grounded. Yoga offers a path for ethical, purposeful living.
Pretty Good Meditation Podcast Recognition
I’m pleased to announce that Pretty Good Meditation has been selected by the panelists at FeedSpot as one of the Top Meditation Podcasts on the web! As we approach the 100th episode, I'd like to thank you for your continued support and for listening. If it has been meaningful to you, leaving a review or sharing it with a friend can help others find it, too.
Meditation Creates Space
Ever notice how your best ideas don’t come when you’re trying? Meditation creates the space for insights to arise, not by thinking harder, but by allowing stillness. In this reflection, I share how sitting quietly helps me make sense of daily life and find clarity where there was once noise.
Standing with Coffee
My first silent meditation retreat with Triple Gem of the North in March 2017 was a formative experience in my life. That weekend in Janesville, Minnesota was the first time I truly felt what it was like to live the practices of yoga and meditation throughout the day. Not just on the mat or cushion, but in the quiet, in-between moments that fill the day.
Transgender Day of Visibility Is a Call to Action for Everyone
On March 31st, we recognize Transgender Day of Visibility. This day isn’t just a celebration. Today is a reminder of our shared responsibility to foster a world where everyone can live openly and authentically. It’s a chance to reflect on the lives and contributions of transgender individuals and acknowledge the challenges they face.
It’s more than a symbolic gesture. It’s about standing together, fighting for the right of every person to express who they are and live authentically.