Ashtanga Mind, Beginner's Mind
Some of the clearest and most open people I come across within the practice of Ashtanga tend to be new students. They're filled with the excitement and possibility that the practice…
curiosity
Five Elements Series Part 4: The Ether Element and Curiosity
In the five-element tradition explored in this series, ether represents space: the openness in which the other elements arise and pass away. Here, I use it as a way to explore curiosity and…
Five Elements Series Part 2: Getting Unstuck
We all face discomfort on the mat, whether in the body, emotionally, or in the mind. As soon as we have the sense that something is askew, we can’t help but say, "I don't like this…
Chit: Noticing What Is
In my previous entry , I discussed Sat-Chit-Ananda, an ancient yogic compound of three Sanskrit roots: sat , chit , and ananda , that describes the qualities of the experience of yoga. I…