About

Welcome to Real Life Jedis!

From an early age I have been inspired by the Jedi– a courageous spiritual warrior who perceives and attunes himself to an invisible life energy in order to become a benevolent force in the universe. It sounded really cool when I first watched Star Wars as a boy, but as I have aged and explored myself through movement, meditation, and introspection, the Force has has become more and more of a reality!

While Star Wars was largely fantasy, the idea of an energy field created by and sustaining life is thousands of years old. For yogis throughout the ages, life energy (also called prana, chi, spirit) has been a living, breathing reality. Practices for becoming aware of and cultivating life energy are alive and well today in a number of traditions, including yoga, martial arts, tai chi, meditation, and a wide range of other mystical practices. What adherents of these traditions have known for thousands of years is just now beginning to filter into the mainstream.

This site consists of my own observations about personal growth and the cultivation of energetic awareness (the two of which are inseparable) that I have gathered from practicing and teaching yoga and meditation. On the blog I will explore the connections between physical and mental health, psychological development, energy, awareness, and the cultural conventions that hold us back from freedom.

I welcome anyone, whether new to these concepts or already experienced explorers, to browse the articles, contribute, and ask questions!

Be sure to check out the ‘Teaching Schedule’ page for information on yoga classes.

Ben