“Dharma” conveys a multitude of meanings depending upon one’s orientation. Within Hinduism, dharma speaks to the actions one takes that are in accordance with the universe and its plans for each individual’s life (i.e. one’s life purpose). For Buddhist, dharma conveys the idea of universal order. While within Jainism and Sikhism, dharma refers more towards the moral cleansing and path of righteousness that enables each person to 
transcend the limitations of their smaller self (the “I” related ego) and reunite with the divine aspects of one’s larger Self (i.e. the universal consciousness within us all).
Within the context of a western yoga class, the “dharma talk” often serves as the moral grounding by which to begin to alter and shift one’s perspective. Below you will find an assortment of previous dharma talks that have served as the anchor for each of my classes.
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THOUGHTS
Why Do you Do Yoga? Taking Yoga Off the Mat
Responsibility Imposter Syndrome
“Love your apartment…” Shedding
Ragamuffin Mindset What does help look like?
Would you rather? Big and Little Ego
The Teacher (and student) Fully Human?
There is no end point “No Mud. No Lotus”
The ego and avoidance What you seek can be found within
Feelings as Messengers You are not your feelings
Congratulations for showing up! Life’s Paradoxes
The Ego and God You don’t have to do anything
How do You know when things are going well?
What does help look like? Find Joy Now!
Everything is connected Judgments
There is no such thing as bad weather
Everything I want is on the other side of this discomfort
Last one there is awesome! Its time to grow
The “problem” is not the problem “Should” versus “Want”
Which voice do you listen to? The Darkness Reveals
ACTIONS
The Courage to Show-up Fully Being My Own Worst Enemy
What if God Were One of Us? The Danger of the In-betweens
Surrendering to Change Turtles
Trusting in the Universe Taking Responsibility
I saw a sign Meditate to Wholeness
Change: Feed Faith, Not Doubt Here is where the work is
Just Let Go! The gifts of the Universe
The Vishuddha Chakra Positive Resolutions
Breathe With Vulnerability is the Key
What are you waiting for? Flying too low
Become comfortable with the Wobbles Forgiveness is Freedom
Stop Complaining! Can I just listen?
Its all in the breath Express yourself
Fear, Ego, + Finding Compassion Building Mental Immunity
Feel the fear and do it anyway Self-care = I Got This!
What mask are you wearing? Are you ready to change?
Why we Study Ourselves Time for loving kindness
Using you to discover you Honoring the Seasons
On the wrong train Baptize Yourself
WORDS
Truthfulness The Cost of “I Don’t Know”
The Courage to Walk your Talk Doing the best we can
Life sucks… and that’s okay Self-Silencing
Being Wise With Our Words If you can’t say No….
I love you. I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you
Accountability and the unasked question
The purpose isn’t the pose Ask Good Questions
I want freedom in my life, not from my life.
Stop Complaining: Do something Its the little things
Reclaim your wholeness The story I am telling myself
* Note: The images on these pages come from Google Images. I select the images and quotes that speak to, connect with, what I am attempting to express through words and feeling states. As I am not the author of these photos, I use them with a profound sense of gratitude to those who have freely shared their images with the world. If you are the author of one of these images or quotes and would rather not have me use your work on any of my pages. Please let me know and I will happily take it down.