I was shocked the first time I saw Erin doing yoga. At 330 pounds, her frame was not what I was used to seeing in the classroom, but it wasn't until I saw her in action that I realized how strong my bias was...

When it comes to their own, bliss-filled circles, many yogis feel right at home. Bring a foreign element to the door however, and you'll see that often, this sanctuary is then revealed as the dogma-house it really is.

After 15 years of conversations with two types of people--those who crave personal growth, and those who don't, I have come to believe that for many people, there are some darn good reasons not to do yoga...

Many top teachers actually think that unless you live according to a vegetarian and therefore, more "cruelty-free" existence, the gates of yogi heaven here on earth remain firmly closed to you.

The flip side to your Addict is, when you begin to let go of your addictive behaviors, you'll also start realizing your own power to survive and thrive -- whatever life throws at you next.