I was walking through a botanical garden in my neighborhood recently and found myself noticing the roots. Some disappeared deep into the earth. Others traveled surprisingly close to the surface, spreading outward in every direction. Some were thick and sturdy, while others formed intricate networks of finer roots. It made me think about how easily we equate being well-rooted with having deep roots. But plants have developed all kinds of ways to root themselves. Some send a ce

I often say that yoga is a laboratory. More specifically, it is a laboratory for attention. Most of us were taught that paying attention means concentrating. We narrow our focus, try harder, and mentally grip whatever is in front of us. There are certainly moments when that kind of effort is useful. Deadlines. Difficult conversations. Tasks that demand precision. But it is not the only way to pay attention. And in many of the places that matter most — in our bodies, in our re

Many of you remember my beloved former studio, Ojas Yoga Center, which supported our healing for over a decade. The word 'Ojas' was...

Article by Ann Dyer (Director Mountain Yoga, Oakland) Interview by Yoga Teacher Kennan Rossi, May 2024 "The biggest misconception about...