Standing warrior poses—like Virabhadrasana I, II, and III—are more than just physical shapes. They are symbols of life itself. They ask us to root down, rise up, and lean into what’s hard, because often, on the other side of challenge is what we truly desire.

As yoga teachers, we often emphasize the importance of flexibility—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. Nowhere is this more relevant than in the real-world experience of teaching in multiple studios or owning a yoga space yourself. The more we live this practice, the more we realize: flexibility is not a luxury—it’s essential.

The joy, the skill, the magic of celebrating others’ successes

The What If spiral, can be a fast, furious and devastatingly harmful descent how to shift the sh*t