Why We Gather

Why We Gather

 Why We Gather Recently I sent out a survey to active SoundYoga students to see what their thoughts were on coming back into the studio for Yoga classes. The result, not surprisingly, was that most students want to stay on Zoom. I reflected on how to move forward with...
Abhinivesah

Abhinivesah

Have you ever wondered how our minds get spun into places we didn’t intend to go and we feel stuck there? It could be an outside influence like the news or an internal influence like worry. In the Yoga Sutras Patanjali talks about these mental sufferings, the klesas,...
Sanga

Sanga

Sanga   At this time of year, I always reflect on a big date. On February 2, SoundYoga celebrated its 24th birthday. It also reminds me that 2 years ago on March 18 we moved to Zoom because of the pandemic. The longevity of SoundYoga is due to the commitment and...
A Stillness

A Stillness

“Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself” – Hermann Hesse     For me, this time of year brings up the desire to create space in my life for deeper reflection. The days are shorter, it’s a bit darker...
Faith, Sraddha

Faith, Sraddha

  Śraddhā (faith) is essential for progress, whether in Yoga or any other endeavor. It is a feeling that cannot be expressed or intellectually discussed. It, however, is a feeling that is not always uncovered in every person. When absent or weak, it is evident through...