By Sowmya Ayyar Many staunch yoga leaders emphatically declare that yoga has always been inclusive of gender. In theory, this is true: yogic philosophy recognizes the inherent unity and complementarity of masculine and feminine energies. In practice, the his-story and leadership of modern yoga tell a more complicated story. When we look at our present-day institutions, we find men overwhelmingly at the top of the hierarchical chains, directing lineages, founding schools, shap

Burning Bright Without Burning Out by Jyotsna Sistla is a candid reflection on how burnout can quietly disguise itself as dedication—especially when passion and purpose blur into overwork. Tracing her journey from intense pandemic-era teaching to an unexpected return to corporate life, Jyotsna shows how yoga moved beyond āsana into boundaries, breath, and daily restraint. The piece gently reframes strength as self-awareness, not endurance, and explores how Tapas (discipline)

Working mothers often carry two jobs: the paid work everyone sees, and the unpaid work that keeps life running—caregiving, planning, cooking, cleaning, remembering. This invisible load isn’t just time; it’s constant context-switching, which can leave the nervous system “always on.” If “self-care” feels like another task, this piece offers a different approach: a realistic yoga framework built on micro-practices that fit into the life you already live—so yoga becomes a refuge

Yoga and technology may seem like opposites—one turns us inward, the other pulls us outward. Yet, from AI-powered mats to meditation apps, they’re finding ways to meet. The question isn’t whether to use tech, but how to engage with it so it deepens, rather than distracts from, our inner practice.

Yoga has always been about awareness — of body, breath, and mind. In today’s plugged-in world, that awareness must also extend to how we use technology. From AI-led classes to wearable trackers, tech can either deepen our practice or distract from it. The choice lies in how consciously we integrate it into the mat — and into life.

Spirit Tech is one of the most exciting intersections of science and consciousness. In this article Meghana Dwaraka writes about her experience at Human+Tech Week.

In a world where screens dominate and attention is a rare currency, balance has never been more urgent. Ayurveda offers a timeless framework to reclaim our health, presence, and inner clarity—without rejecting the technology we rely on.