#rogueyogi

When your thoughts turn to flying like a bird...⠀ ⠀ Have you joined the July 10th Rogue Yogi Challenge, yet? We will be doing a daily meditation, short yoga practice, and have fun with sharing it in artsy ways!⠀ ⠀ Click the link in my bio to join! We start on July 10th!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #rogueyogi #rogueyoga #travelingyogi #rogueyogigonerogue #yogadigital #rogueyogichallenge (at Beyoğlu / Taksim, İstanbul)

Sunset on Santorini, Greece⠀ ⠀ It still hasn't hit me that my students and I will be on this idyllic island in early October. For an entire week. ⠀ ⠀ Such picture-perfect images of the horizon. Such fresh Mediterranean cuisine. Such an international group of people (from the US, Germany and England so far). ⠀ ⠀ We've got some extra goodies lined up for you, I can't wait to share it. ⠀ ⠀ FYI, we have only 1 cave-style room left. It is good for 2 friends, a couple or a solo traveller. This room has its own private bathroom. ⠀ ⠀ Click the link in my bio to see all the details. The Early-Bird ends on July 8, 2017. Prices will go up $200.⠀ ⠀ Photo by Anthony Delanoix⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #rogueyogi #rogueyoga #travelingyogi #rogueyogigonerogue #santorini #rogueyogiretreat (at Santorini)

Never let yourself trip out over something someone said (or didn't...because it seriously can feel shitty when people ignore you). ⠀ ⠀ Most of the time, if not all the time, the way someone treats you has so much more to do with their personal issues. It rarely has anything to do with you. ⠀ ⠀ Sometimes, people stand strong in telling you "the right way" to do things--to practice yoga, to eat, to speak your truth. Or they question your choices. Sometimes, they can't handle it if you flip the script on them. ⠀ ⠀ Sometimes, people just aren't ready to hear what you have to say, and it's ok. Just turn and walk away. At the end of the day, trying to be "right" doesn't always benefit your well-being. ⠀ ⠀ If there's one word of wisdom: just do you. Live your life by your design. As long as you're not intentionally trying to harm people (emotionally, spiritually, physically) and doing your best, that's all that really matters. ⠀ ⠀ And, if you're like me and need time to let the emotions run through your body, take that time, Rogue Yogi.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #rogueyogi #rogueyoga #rogueyogirealtalk (at Bangkok, Thailand)

Yoga is not really a gentle stretch. It can be grueling, challenging and frustrating. ⠀ The practice itself can strip your ego down, leaving your true essence wide open in vulnerability.⠀ ⠀ The soreness, the aches, the uncomfortable pains⠀ The flopping about vs the rigidity of our bodily movement⠀ We can use it to stop us, or we can use it to really feel what's going on inside.⠀ ⠀ What could happen if you allowed yourself to express those most intimate feelings?⠀ ⠀ Original pic by @ahassona1 ⠀ ⠀ #rogueyogi #rogueyoga #travelingyogi #rogueyogigonerogue #yogadigital

Dare to be Free in Bali...⠀ ⠀ As we spend our last day in Barcelona, I can't help but feel inspired by all of the art here. Street art on the walls, edible art in the restaurants, exhibits on Bowie and Bjork, sound and lightscapes by Brian Eno (the list just goes on)...⠀ ⠀ Although the tourist traps were everywhere, as were the hordes of tourists and the visible stress on the locals, the time we spent had me reflecting on a lot. ⠀ ⠀ What's a special place where art, creativity, food and community could come together without all that city madness?⠀ ⠀ "Bali," the spirit said. ⠀ ⠀ More and more, the answer became loud and clear.⠀ ⠀ "Bali".⠀ ⠀ A dream of the past several years is now coming true, and you get to live it with me. ⠀ ⠀ Click the fresh new link in my bio above. Get all the details, and be one of the first 4 people to be gifted with an Early Bird price. ⠀ ⠀ Who wants to join me in Bali next Summer? Tag a friend who could enjoy the magic with you.⠀ ⠀ #rogueyogi #rogueyoga #rogueyogiretreat #bali #yogadigital⠀

DARE TO BE FREE / THE ROGUE YOGI RE:TREAT BALI: July 1-7 http://balifloatingleaf.com/retreat_packages/dare-free-rogue-yogi-retreat-bali-july-1-7/ In a world where achieving massive amounts of success and overworking ourselves seems to determine our self-worth, now is the time to debunk those concepts, get to the root of what makes us authentically happy and learn through the various components of yoga and meditation the life-long practice of becoming our best selves…by our own design. @ROGUEYOGI @ROGUE.YOGI @ROGUEYOGITWEETS #ROGUEYOGI #ROGUEYOGA #ROGUEYOGIRETREAT #ROGUEYOGIGONEROGUE (at Floating Leaf Eco-Luxury Retreat)

Sometimes, I wonder if there is a point to being so omnipresent on social media. My close friends know that I actually fought the concept of sharing images of yoga poses for a really long time. ⠀ ⠀ Some people treat yoga as if it's a religion. As Alan Watts observed, (and he saw this way earlier than what's going on right now) teachers and students giving off the energy that "My yoga is better than your yoga. My guru is better than your guru."⠀ ⠀ Yes, that woman has a gorgeously slender body. Yes, that one has 75K followers and probably has a virtual assistant that helped get her there. No, that guy's alignment doesn't look like it's correct, but his body also isn't shaped like yours. No, that guy isn't vegetarian but he still stands for peace and unconditional love. Where do we draw the line with "policing"?⠀ ⠀ It just overwhelms me sometimes with just how much personal shit people project into their yoga and call it "yoga". How dogmatic some can be and how this energy descends into condescension. It's up to us to aware of this energy, be responsible for our own and decide what to do accordingly.⠀ ⠀ Sharath Jois, while on his most recent tour, has spoken about how he doesn't use social media to advertise his teachings. He is aware that if he dives into this gauntlet, it will sway his purpose and confuse his focus on what he is truly here for. To teach. ⠀ ⠀ The shaman that we have at our Bali retreat (coming up July 2018, not July 2017) will not allow us to reveal his name or his location. It is for the same reason. He is committed to his community, and exploiting his identity would dilute the potency of his power. ⠀ ⠀ Do I continue sharing my expression of Yoga in this sphere? I'm resolving this as we speak.⠀ ⠀ I am not looking for acceptance from the entire world. I'm not here to have everyone love what I have to offer. I will not push my teachings on others as if it's the truth.⠀ ⠀ I am here to stand for any of you that strive to be better than you were yesterday. To live a peaceful life. To question everything and make powerful choices despite what others think or what's been traditionally done for a long time.⠀ ⠀ #rogueyogi #rogueyoga #rogueyogirealtalk (at Bolbaite)

Hey, Rogue Yogis. I shared in yesterday's post about some deep thoughts I'm having. This is mainly around the quality of content I want to offer you in my new course "Dare to Begin Yoga". ⠀ ⠀ As I'm diving deep into the study of Yoga (not just the physical practice, but the philosophy, the application of it in all these real-world situations), I'm also seeing how many people are trying to learn without access to a teacher they trust. ⠀ ⠀ Traveling to various countries has opened my eyes about what's happening in studios, in people's homes, and just how ineffective the Yoga Alliance system is in America, but how dogmatic the Ashtanga and Iyengar systems are, too. ⠀ ⠀ There's a shit ton of yoga challenges happening on IG, and while they're quite fun a lot of them are focusing on the same thing. ⠀ ⠀ I got really good feedback on our last challenge in May and how great it was to learn new things from it. ⠀ ⠀ With the focus on quality vs quantity, we will be moving our June yoga challenge to July! You can totally jump into any of the other challenges happening this month to get your challenge cravings handled ;)⠀ ⠀ In the meantime, you can pre-purchase my online course "Dare to Begin Yoga" now. You don't have to buy it to participate in the challenge, but you'll have a much deeper understanding of how to use this practice everywhere else in your life. No need to wait until July! You will get the fresh knowledge as they roll in. ⠀ ⠀ Just click the link in the bio!⠀ ⠀ #rogueyogi #rogueyogichallenge ⠀ ⠀ (at Barcelona, Spain)