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Understanding the Kleshas

Understanding the Kleshas (Obstacles)

Jack Utermoehl

The kleshas are mental obstacles that block our experience of true peace and connection with our inner self. In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali warns us of five primary obstacles—ignorance, egoism,...

Understanding the Kleshas (Obstacles)

Jack Utermoehl

The kleshas are mental obstacles that block our experience of true peace and connection with our inner self. In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali warns us of five primary obstacles—ignorance, egoism,...

How to Apply to Teach at a Yoga Festival

How to Apply to Teach at a Yoga Festival

Jack Utermoehl

Teaching at a yoga festival is more than just an opportunity to lead a class; it’s a chance to amplify your influence and connect with a broader yoga community. Why...

How to Apply to Teach at a Yoga Festival

Jack Utermoehl

Teaching at a yoga festival is more than just an opportunity to lead a class; it’s a chance to amplify your influence and connect with a broader yoga community. Why...

5 Minute Meditations

5 Minute Meditations

Jack Utermoehl

You don’t need long, complicated practices to meditate effectively. A 5-minute meditation can fit seamlessly into your day, providing a quick yet powerful way to reset, calm the mind, and...

5 Minute Meditations

Jack Utermoehl

You don’t need long, complicated practices to meditate effectively. A 5-minute meditation can fit seamlessly into your day, providing a quick yet powerful way to reset, calm the mind, and...

Yoga and Christianity

Yoga and Christianity

Jack Utermoehl

Yoga, a practice that is typically known for its physical postures in the west but also has depth within meditation, philosophy, and spirituality, can be a controversial subject within Christian...

Yoga and Christianity

Jack Utermoehl

Yoga, a practice that is typically known for its physical postures in the west but also has depth within meditation, philosophy, and spirituality, can be a controversial subject within Christian...

Mala Beads Meaning

Mala Beads Meaning and Use: A Complete Guide

Jack Utermoehl

Mala beads trace their origins back to ancient spiritual practices, primarily within Hinduism and Buddhism. In Hinduism, mala beads are used for counting mantras during meditation, a practice known as...

Mala Beads Meaning and Use: A Complete Guide

Jack Utermoehl

Mala beads trace their origins back to ancient spiritual practices, primarily within Hinduism and Buddhism. In Hinduism, mala beads are used for counting mantras during meditation, a practice known as...

108 Yoga Themes for Winter

108 Yoga Themes for Winter

Jack Utermoehl

Winter is a season of introspection, a time when the external world slows down and invites us to turn inward. The colder, darker days naturally draw us to seek warmth,...

108 Yoga Themes for Winter

Jack Utermoehl

Winter is a season of introspection, a time when the external world slows down and invites us to turn inward. The colder, darker days naturally draw us to seek warmth,...