Barring being actually in the Matrix, what you see and touch is real, right? You know where you are? What you think is dependable? And what you feel is appropriate? Usually we’d say yes, pretty much. We can take those things for granted, and go with purpose to our work, our play, our practice on…
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Deep breath now: Never be cruel, never be cowardly
When Peter Capaldi finally threw back his head and arms, regeneration energy flying everywhere, it was truly the end of an era. It marked the end of male domination of the Doctor on Doctor Who, which is very exciting indeed. But it’s also the end of everything incredible he brought to the role. The huge,…
Shanti: Sit Down and Talk
“Shanti” : “Sit Down and Talk” – The Doctor, “The Zygon Inversion” Shanti is a soft word, a pretty word, a word we chant in yoga while just enjoying its sounds. But Shanti, or peace, is revolutionary. Shanti is what the Doctor calls for in his famous speech in “The Zygon Inversion,” delivered in tones…
Well hello, Adipose: Shoulder Stand
When I first saw someone do a shoulder stand in yoga class, I immediately knew I had to work my way towards it. In time, I got my legs in the air–supported by the yoga teacher and flailing awkwardly. Finally, when I finally managed to hoist my way up, toes towards the sky, I was…