Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a Yoga Teacher

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Yoga

Have you ever felt like a fraud while teaching yoga?  I have. Despite being well prepared, I struggled with self-doubt and felt inadequate. I didn’t even know this had a name: Imposter Syndrome.  Luckily, the cure is surprisingly simple, although it took me forever to realize.  Let me share my story.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025

How Keeping Your Word Builds Self-Confidence

The power of keeping your word

I once read a quote that has had a huge impact on my life. It was from a Zen Buddhism book I randomly picked up while visiting the library of a Buddhist monastery in Nepal.
Monday, June 16, 2025

How to Learn Sanskrit Fast

How to Learn Sanskrit Fast

Here is a quick tip to accelerate your learning of Sanskrit: focus on mastering pronouns. Here’s why.

Pronouns are high-frequency words and a key element in creating simple but meaningful sentences, which help you acquire the language naturally.  You know, to say things like:
Monday, June 9, 2025

Struggling to Learn Sanskrit? This Seemingly Unrelated Story Can Help


Are you struggling to learn Sanskrit? Let me tell you about my friend's struggles to learn the ukulele. Her journey perfectly illustrates how to learn Sanskrit more efficiently. 

If you're a complete beginner learning Sanskrit, whether online or with a language teacher, this story will give you some valuable insights to speed up your progress.