Philosophy + Story

Knowledge is ignited within your heart through story and philosophy

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  • Philosophy & Story

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    Yoga is an oral tradition in which philosophy is shared in many ways including through story. Durga, Krishna, Arjuna, Rama are some of the characters we discuss and contemplate. Lessons included from Patanjali's Yoga sutras, The Upanishads, The Mahabharata , The Puranas and The Ramayana.

  • Yoga Teacher Talk

    Common questions asked during yoga training, how does a new teacher present confidence and humility? Yoga is the ability to hold the paradox

  • Storytime (Parvati)

    This is a small introduction to Parvati and her teachings. Vedic stories teach us how to act with Truth, Integrity and Love in challenging situations.

  • An introduction to the Upanishads

    The Upanishads are the official philosophical texts that help explain The Vedas. Following the oral tradition of Yoga, these texts were meant to be shared orally, through sound. The texts themselves are just signposts.

  • Yin with Indigenous story

    Long, slow yin yoga holds while listening to the Indigenous story of humility. Honouring the Indigenous tradition, Richard Wagamese from his book One Drum, I have done my best to re-tell this teaching story. Please support Indigenous work if you liked this story.

  • Hatha & the Koshas

    Learn about the illusionary sheaths (Koshas) in this Hatha practice and how we purify the layers so the light of your Soul radiates more brilliantly.

  • Retreat Day 16 Hanuman Storytime

    Part of yoga is learning the Vedic knowledge orally. Traditionally this is learned through story. This one is for Hanuman, the monkey God who I was reminded of in Costa Rica daily.

  • The meaning of Aum

    What does Om versus Aum mean? When is it best chanted and by whom? What does it actually mean? This is the kind deep learning you get in Yoga teacher Training

  • The Koshas philosophy

    What are the layers that surround our infinite light? How do we purify them with Yoga? Photo by Adrien Converse

  • Storytime with Durga-Maa

    Enter into the sacred story that mirrors your own challenges.
    Artwork by Diego Pacheo

  • Durga's bij/seed mantra

    Chanting mantra has profound affects upon the yogi. Learn more about the deeper practices in yoga

  • Krishna & Gopi's story

    Become embodied through Vedic story and watch your heart open as you feel a divine connection

  • The Ramayana - a re-telling

    Yoga is an oral tradition and the stories have been passed on orally for hundreds of years. I'm excited for you to join me in epic re-telling of The Ramayana.

  • Mantra & Vedic Story Trailer

    Come to the fireside and listen with your heart to the ancient stories, the traditional way that wisdom is shared.