Holiday Cheer Clear There’s a calm beneath the noise I’ve been carrying for years — not because everything worked out (it hasn’t), but because something internal has stopped resisting what’s in front of me. And this year what I see in front of me has been hard to ignore. A dining room table adorned with garland, candles and "the good china". The turkey arriving golden and whole. Families laughing, glasses raised, children tearing into presents. It’s a familiar picture. One w

May I Trust the Mysterious Unfolding of Life As the year begins to wind down, something in me feels settled in a way I didn’t expect. There’s a steady gratitude beneath everything ̶ not loud, not dramatic ̶ just a simple appreciation for what’s here, for what stayed, for what grew in its own quiet way. At the same time, there’s a gentle hum inside me. Ideas arriving unannounced. New possibilities forming at the edges of my awareness. A kind of inner widening that feels both e

I'm learning to allow signs and messages to come to me instead of seeking them. The world is loud enough without trying to solve it like a puzzle. And -- when I’m really paying attention — not to the noise, but to the way things land — the pattern is hard to ignore. Someone says something and it hits like a spotlight. A conversation opens a door you didn’t even know was there. A single sentence feels like a gift that was meant only for you — wrapped inside an ordinary momen

Some of us became strong before we ever became safe. That shapes a person. I love silence and solitude. Not because I’m avoiding life, but because it’s the only place I don’t have to perform. No suitcase of costumes. No smiling on the outside while bleeding on the inside. No adjusting myself to make others comfortable. In silence, I don’t have to prove anything. I just exist. And it’s beautiful. Safer. My body softens — and the edges of me disappear. Finally, I stop holding e

I’ve been a writer since I was a kid — long before I ever called myself one. I used to write little stories and staple the edges of the papers together to make “books.” I didn’t know anything about publishing or audience or structure. I just knew I needed to get what was inside me onto the page. That was it. That was the whole point. Somewhere along the way, I stopped writing like that. I ended up in corporate communications — writing for a living, getting paid to put words t

Disconnection isn’t losing faith — it’s a quiet call to pause and listen. When the world grows loud, when striving replaces stillness, the soul forgets the language of peace. Returning to Source isn’t something we do — it’s what happens when we stop doing. Returning When I feel far from Source, it’s never that I’ve been abandoned — only that I’ve wandered into noise. The soul doesn’t lose its way; it just forgets the way home. So I stop. I listen. I let the silence rearrange

Yoga is all about connecting mind, body, and breath, but sometimes our bodies need a little extra support to fully enjoy the practice. That’s where yoga props—like blocks and straps—come in. Far from being “cheating tools,” props are powerful allies that deepen your practice, improve alignment, and prevent injury. Why Use Blocks? Yoga blocks are versatile tools that bring the floor closer to you. They can be used to: • Enhance flexibility: If your hamstrings or hips are tigh

We spend so much of life bending toward belonging — saying yes when we mean no, softening truth to keep the peace. This piece is part of a collection of poems and reflections about what it means to come home to ourselves — to remember that Spirit was never gone, only waiting for our return. I said yes when I meant not really. I smiled when I meant, that hurt. I softened the truth to keep the peace, and called it love. I wanted to belong anywhere— to feel normal, to exhale in

In today’s world, it often feels like there’s noise everywhere. From constant notifications to busy schedules, our minds rarely get a chance to rest. But silence, something so simple and often overlooked can be one of the most powerful tools for our well-being. Silence has a calming effect on the body. While noise can trigger stress responses, quiet moments help the nervous system reset, lowering blood pressure and easing tension. Just a few minutes without sound can bring a

The benefits of yoga beyond the mat that most people don't realize is beneficial to their health.

We’re beyond excited to share the brand new Namaskar Yoga website with you! It’s fresh, clean, and truly captures the heart of our community — and we owe it all to the incredibly talented team at www.egamicreative.com or @egamiagency From start to finish, Egami got us! They listened deeply, asked the right questions, and brought our vision to life with beauty, clarity, and care. From the start, the team was clear: that we wanted a site that felt welcoming, and true to who w

Are you curious about where people like to practice yoga? In this blog, you'll discover where people unroll their mats and practice yoga. 1. Yoga Studios The most obvious one: yoga studios! A great way to get introduced to yoga. This environment can be great for feeling a sense of community and engaging with peers. 2. Outdoor Yoga For many, practising yoga outside can help them reconnect with nature. Feel the fresh air on your skin, listen to the animals or ocean waves, and w