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De-escalating
Randy Just Randy Just

De-escalating

Ever notice how a small moment can spiral into full-blown conflict? A simple ice cream shop visit taught me how yoga practice helps us catch those habitual reactions before they escalate—and choose equanimity instead.

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Himsa
Randy Just Randy Just

Himsa

During a Zoom yoga class, a student unmuted themselves and delivered a powerful truth: "Judgment is Himsa. Criticism is Himsa. Gossip is Himsa." This moment reminded us that violence extends far beyond the physical—it lives in our words, our thoughts, and how we speak to ourselves.

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Concentration and Focus
Randy Just Randy Just

Concentration and Focus

India is incredibly noisy—honking cars, shouting vendors, barking dogs, construction chaos. Yet inside RIMYI with windows wide open, BKS Iyengar lay in deep savasana, undisturbed and visibly calm. This powerful image reveals yoga's greatest lesson: quietness is internal and has nothing to do with what's happening around you.

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The Force Within
Skyler Christensen Skyler Christensen

The Force Within

What if the Force isn't just science fiction? Discover the ancient yoga wisdom hidden in Star Wars—from the Jedi Code to Yoda's teachings—and why the real battle is always within.

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