in the shifting landscapes of our turning world, yoga is both a path towards & destination of a state intimate to all human beings: the stillness & spaciousness of mind. this is the earliest & most enduring promise of yoga & one that has evolved into a dynamic nexus of philosophies & practices extending across centuries, cultures & continents. by way of exploring texts & techniques & allowing our awareness to unfold, we come to better know ourselves, to recognize our inextricable connection to all living beings & to realize the fullest expression of our humanity through love & service to life itself. in yoga, we turn inwards to turn outwards. we perceive distinctions to more fully connect. we recognize limitations to realize greater freedom. because life is not simply either/or. life is and.