Posts From Ryan Glidden

Are you Self-Conscious or Self-Aware?

Consider for a moment two different practices. Practice One: Sit up straight and take a deep breath. Notice how your body feels at this moment. Feel where your body is

Start Walking

What if I were to tell you that there is a magical city. Once you pass through its gates, you can read people’s minds. You can make yourself invisible or

Clear Mind Full

Are we supposed to clear the mind? Or fill the mind with mindfulness? Tricky questions. Great perspective on mind control and presence…

Five Ways to Show Your Love All Year Round

These five gifts don’t come from Hallmark, but they will have a positive influence on a fellow human beings life; and who knows, there just might be something in it for you as well.

Yoga With Dad

A heart-warming tale of a dad and his daughter! Read this inspiring story by Featured Writer, yoga studio owner and father, Ryan Glidden.

Stop Letting Go

Is letting go a bad thing? Here is one yoga teacher’s perspective on how holding on to challenging experiences can help you grow.

Wood, Fire, Smoke, & Air: God is Everything and Nothing

One night a student saw his teacher sitting in contemplation beside a fire. He approached his teacher and joined him. After some silence, the student said, “Teacher, you have told

5 Ways to Stay Inspired in Yoga

I teach a lot of yoga.   About 300 classes a year for the past seven years.   Teaching that much you experience ebbs and flows.   Sometimes you feel

There’s Only One Thing You Have to Do. The Rest You Choose To Do

I came across a quote the other day in the Book, Chop Wood, Carry Water, by Joshua Medcalf. In a conversation between the main character (John) and his sensei, the

It’s Not Confidence You Need, It’s Wisdom

Before I start many of my classes, I ask the room if there’s anything they would like me to work into the practice. It can be an area of the