The Inner Critic + Self-Compassion
I’m on my yoga mat and I’m angry at my body: “My stomach should be more toned. So should my arms. My hamstrings shouldn’t be so tight and I’m pretty sure these sun spots, pimples, and scars should be gone by now.” The inner critic has paid a visit. She is loud and convincing. SheContinue reading “The Inner Critic + Self-Compassion”
Who is the Divine Feminine?
Who is the Divine Feminine? The Divine Feminine, Goddess, the Divine Mother, the Sacred Feminine, Shakti… She has numerous names. Since time immemorial, cultures across the globe—from Africa to North America—venerated the female face of the Divine. Her worship and Her presence took diverse forms. She was the Earth, the Moon, the Sun, and theContinue reading “Who is the Divine Feminine?”
The Mud and The Lotus: What India is Teaching Me
The Mud and the Lotus: What India Is Teaching Me About 5 years ago, I began a consistent yoga practice. Right around the same time, I started a PhD program in Women’s Spirituality at the California Institute of Integral Studies where I eventually wrote my dissertation on Women’s Spiritual Leadership. Throughout my studies, I realized thatContinue reading “The Mud and The Lotus: What India is Teaching Me”
