The world lost a gentle yet powerful voice for compassion and conscious living with the passing of John Robbins in June 2025. Best known for his groundbreaking books like Diet for a New America and The Food Revolution, Robbins was more than a bestselling author—he was...
Ahimsa in Action: Living in Alignment with the Ethical Foundations of Yoga
Veganism and the Yamas: A Yogic Call to Compassion Yoga is a path of transformation—one that extends far beyond the mat. It is a way of living that aligns our thoughts, words, and actions with our highest ideals. The eight limbs of Raja Yoga, as outlined by Patanjali,...
Putting Our Ahimsa Where Our Mouth Is
In the early 1970s, I was in the dance department at the University of California, Berkeley, and right when I passed from my apartment to the campus, there was the Integral Yoga Institute. I went in there, long story short, to take a Yoga class. The postures were...
The Heart of the Matter
My father would have been in a coffin when I was 16 years-old had he not noticed subtle changes in his breathing and the way that he felt while running on a treadmill at the gym. My father was an avid runner, and a wonderful example of one who takes care of their...