A while ago, I was given a book called The Element, and reading it helped everything else in my life fall into place. According to the book’s author, Sir Ken Robinson, “The element is the point at which natural talent meets personal passion. When people arrive at the element, they feel most themselves and most inspired and achieve at their highest levels.” On a yoga mat, I am in my element. This realization brought to mind David Williams, a leading force in bringing yoga to North America. Addressing his audience at a small workshop, Williams explained the goal of his own yoga journey:

“Everyday, I want to wake up where I want to be and do what I want to do all day long.”

An impossible dream? Perhaps. But when I read The Element, it became clear that passion, combined with the right knowledge, could yield that very result: a life and career devoted to what comes naturally. The Yoga Element is dedicated to discovering one’s true nature through self-exploration and rediscovery. Through classes, resources and community involvement related to yoga, we encourage you to find the place where you too are waking up where you want to be, doing what you want to do all day long.