Category Rituals

Ganga river with people relaxing and temple in the background.

Returning to Rishikesh

Rishikesh is known as the “Yoga Capital of the World.” My first visit here was four years ago, after I became more curious about yoga and serious about my practice. Since then, I have been returning yearly to deepen my…

View of the green jungle and ocean before sunset in San Agustinillo Oaxaca.

Returning to the Coast of Oaxaca: A Self-Made Retreat

“A Higher Power is leading you. Be led by the same. The Higher Power knows what to do and how to do it. Trust it.” — Sri Ramana Maharshi, Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi, Talk 265 (1936) The coast of…

My living room in my apartment in Oaxaca, Mexico. White couch with pillows, many plants, small kitchen and my work table with computer.

How I Choose a Temporary Home: Life Beyond the Tourist Trail

People often assume I choose places because they’re beautiful or inexpensive. While I certainly appreciate a beautiful space, that’s not actually how I decide where to live. I cook most of my meals at home and I also work from…

Homemade altar for incense and decoration. Large piece of wood, stones, purple and orange candles, a cactus planted in coconut milk can and flowers in a wine bottle.

Rooted & Roaming

Most travel never felt quite right to me. It always seemed to move too fast—skimming the surface, chasing highlights, leaving before anything real could take root. I found myself drawn to more intentional travel—staying longer, paying attention, and letting a…