Yoga is a whole system, a multidimensional path that mirrors the layered complexity of being human. The word yoga itself means union, and it invites us to explore and welcome all aspects of ourselves, to realize a state of wholeness and harmony within.

People come to yoga from all kinds of different “rooms.” These rooms open into one great house that is Yoga. Once you’ve stepped into one room, consider wandering into a few others. Each one offers a different kind of medicine. Together, they deepen our practice and our understanding.

Well, what if I let you in on a little secret?  There’s this thing that reduces feelings of stress and anxiety, helps with sleep, improves focus and may even spark creativity and enhance athletic performance.  Oh, and support spiritual development if that is your thing. No, I’m not talking about Clark Stanley’s famous Snake Oil Liniment, Professor Mack’s Miracle Elixir of Life or a new superfood or cure-all supplement.  Nor are we talking about a radical life re-set involving a strict regimen of diet and exercise. 

The wise & compassionate Teacher here at Sattva, Anand Mehrotra, says: “Master your mind, master your energy, master your life.” So by 8:30 we are in Bramanda hall for the 90-minute Morning Journey with Anandji. Learning to master our energy. Young Jedis. [...] Experiences may include but are not limited to: healing, detoxifying, powerful emotions, releasing old patterns of thought and behavior, transcendence, deep love, bliss. These practices are powerful.

Breathing techniques are most commonly used to cultivate and maintain calmness. Many effective methods relax our nervous systems and interrupt the reactivity that can disrupt our lives. Achieving a state of calm amidst life’s peaks and valleys is essential for living comfortably and effectively, especially when we need to recover during challenging times.

I had spent years of hard work to get to this point - schooling, certifications, a successful business, money, a comfortable life. My situation represented the American Dream - what I had been working for my whole life. In a few minutes, it was gone.

I want to encourage everyone, everywhere to meditate. It seems like such a big commitment AND it truly can change your life.

Meditation occurs in an entirely different domain than the activities of our daily life. Meditation is being, not doing.

There are many reasons why I meditate, but the one that has kept me going all of these years is that it is fun! There is great joy in regular meditation. It is like going on a wonderful vacation every day.