Helen Allemano

Written somewhere between 200 BCE and 400 CE, thousands of years may separate us from the origins of the Yamas and Niyamas, but the human experience remains surprisingly similar. We still wrestle with self-doubt, become distracted by the noise of daily life and search for meaning, connection and peace. The Yamas and Niyamas offer a steady compass, inviting us to move through the world with kindness, honesty, contentment and trust. Their wisdom endures because they speak not to a particular...

Just a small note: this isn’t intended as life advice, just a collection of my own thoughts and observations, particularly through the lens of work and professional growth. Take what resonates, leave what doesn’t. "there are no small parts, only small actors" Konstantin Stanislavski “Go big or go home” is often thrown around as a loud, all-or-nothing mantra. Something reserved for big risks, big dreams, big moments. But what if going big isn’t about grand gestures at all? What if it’s about...

When to adjust, when not to, and how to protect student wellbeing An in-depth look at ethical touch in yoga classes, exploring consent, injury prevention, and why alignment should never override autonomy. There is something beautifully human about hands-on adjustments in yoga. A steady palm at the sacrum. A light grounding of the heel. A gentle lift through the sternum. Touch can communicate in a way language sometimes cannot. And yet, touch is never neutral. It carries history. It carries...