I’m delighted to share that my latest article, Adhikārī - Rethinking Readiness in Modern Yoga, has just been published by Yoga Australia.
This piece explores what it truly means to be “ready” for yoga - not just in the sense of physical ability, but in the deeper sense of openness, receptivity, and commitment. In today’s yoga landscape, where practice is often approached as exercise or therapy, I believe it is vital to return to the roots of yoga and Vedānta, where readiness (adhikārī) was always considered essential for genuine transformation.
In writing this article, I wanted to spark a conversation about integrity, depth, and the responsibility we share as teachers and practitioners to honour the tradition while meeting students where they are. For me, readiness is not about exclusion, but about creating conditions where real learning and freedom can unfold.
You can read the full article on the Yoga Australia website here:
Read the article on Yoga Australia
I would love to hear your reflections after reading- what does readiness mean to you in your own practice or teaching?