I’ve been thinking a lot about the recent and sudden death of the Buddhist meditation teacher, mental health advocate, and social activist Michael Stone. His partner recently posted more information about the circumstances surrounding his death. Turns out he had long been struggling with mental health concerns related to bipolar disorder. Initial toxicology report indicates…

Well hello from Austin! I’ve been back from India for a little while now, and I’m excited to tell you about my experience this go ’round. I have so many amazing things filling my heart and mind, so much creative energy, I feel like I’m on fire! Instead of attempting some kind of linear exposition,…

In my last blog over at Raw Raw Riot, This is the training ground, I wrote: Showing up to practice is one thing; showing up to life can be a whole other battle. If you practice even when distracted/distressed/hurt/upset/in pain, then you are training well. This is the training ground, afterall. So let us train…

One of the interesting paradoxes of ashtanga practice is that the more regimented and disciplined I am, the freer I become.  Somehow, keeping a strict schedule around the times I eat, practice, sleep, etc, frees up a lot of energy.  Maybe it’s the virgo in me, or maybe it’s a promise, a gift of making…