Posts From Ryan Glidden
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
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
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
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
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 a little dry,
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.
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
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…
Separate But Not Apart – A Kosha Breakdown
In Yoga philosophy, there are five koshas, or layers of the human being identified. Here is an in depth explanation of this interesting truth.
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.
