Hari-kirtana dasDesigning a Yoga Class Around a Philosophical ThemeI smelled smoke. I felt heat. I couldn’t see a thing. My senses sent urgent messages to my mind, which quickly analyzed the data and…Jan 29, 2019Jan 29, 2019
Hari-kirtana dasThe Yoga of VotingI don’t know why I’m so surprised when I meet young people who have no interest in voting. After all, I didn’t vote the first few times I…Nov 5, 20181Nov 5, 20181
Hari-kirtana dasBeing Present Through TransitionsThe ‘official’ summer season, as opposed to the calendric summer that still has a few weeks to go, has come to an end. Back to school, back…Sep 4, 2018Sep 4, 2018
Hari-kirtana dasAwakening Our Spiritual SensesI routinely speak about ‘awakening our spiritual senses’ in my yoga classes. As often as not, a student or two will linger after class to…Aug 8, 2018Aug 8, 2018
Hari-kirtana dasThe Real Meaning Behind Jefferson’s Self-evident TruthsDuring a recent visit with my in-laws down in Southern Virginia, we drove out to Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson’s retreat home. Built as a…Jul 4, 2018Jul 4, 2018
Hari-kirtana dasLet The Sun ShineWell, at least for the moment, the clouds have parted over the DC area, the rain has ceased, and sunlight is ricocheting through the trees…Jun 16, 2018Jun 16, 2018
Hari-kirtana das7 Ways to Become a Better Yoga TeacherI was called to teach yoga by a desire to share the benefits that I experienced during the course of developing and deepening my own…May 25, 2018May 25, 2018
Hari-kirtana dasWhat Does The Bhagavad-Gita Say About Gay Marriage?How traditional yoga teaches a progressive approach to spiritual lifeApr 10, 2018Apr 10, 2018