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Fun with Depression: Why your solutions sometimes work and s

My teacher Dr. Kelly McGonigal recently tweeted: “Evidence is mixed about whether antidepressants help chronic pain. Reducing depression DOES. Not always same thing.” I also recently read about Author Simon Singh who wrote a strong critique... 

Yoga fueled by UZAZU

I have taught a few yoga asana classes in the last few days, and have fueled them with UZAZU. I’ve offered specific dynamics to amplify certain yoga poses. The feedback has been wonderful. The experience powerful. Participants have thanked... 

I am back in the Bay Area

I can hardly believe it’s been three weeks. Nothing changes, and EVERYTHING changes. I am excited to be back. I have learned so much during my intensive time with UZAZU that I cannot possibly contain it all in a post. Much has changed, become... 

Where are we going? I’m taking a stand for the future.

One of my core questions recently, one that would not give up as an intention or sankalpah, was this: I deserve to take a stand for what I know to be true, and my heart knows. There’s much to unpack there, but perhaps you simply resonate with... 

Hey all you Yangers, it’s Yinner time!

See if you can relate to this situation: You want to get something done or help someone, perhaps because they sought your help. They’re taking too long to get what you’re trying to communicate. You’re patient at first but you have... 

Smiling keeps you warm.

Am I that hard to get to know? I love connecting with people. I’m good at connecting with persons. That is, one person at a time. More than that and I’ll connect a bit less. Put me in a teaching or leading or presenting position and I’ll... 

Respect my authority! 3 Steps to the great day you deserve.

During my weekend between UZAZU week 1 and 2, I went home to my parents house. Though I am far from thinking I’m anywhere near enlightened, this quote by Ram Das is always in my mind when I get to see them: “If you think you are enlightened,” Ram...