Dharma Warrior

08/27/2025

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY! 🐾🧡🐾

Anyone who knows me knows that dogs are my world, and that my 3 closest dog friends Odin, Shiva and Tara are my pride and joy. I have always loved dogs so much and felt a calling to help dogs in my community in whatever way I can. I like to think I’ve done a decent job at this throughout my life, but I know I have so much more to offer the furry friends in my life. In recent years my health has been pretty up and down but as I look to the years to come I really feel I can do so much more for the dogs in my life and abroad.

Dogs have been among my best friends and greatest teachers in life and I really want to give back by doing as much as I can for them in whatever ways I can.

Here is a small selection of pics of my canine companions from recent days. Love these guys more than words can say!

08/26/2025

I’ve been meaning to say thank you to the Quinpool Road Association for including my dogs Odin and Shiva and myself in their recent promo video for Paws Here, a program promoting the many dog-friendly businesses on Quinpool Road.

Thanks so much for the opportunity !! And thanks for the generous gift certificate to !! The pups very much appreciated some new toys and treats!

Happy international Dog Day! 🐾🧡🐾

08/25/2025

I just broke in my new chess board made by my good friend Kyle at .rook.workshop! I really can’t put to words how impressed I was with the quality and overall beauty of this finely crafted chess board. Much love and total support!! Thanks again Kyle. It will definitely be put to good use and is well appreciated. Keep up the great work!

04/03/2025

I’ve been putting off making this post due to anxiety associated with my current health situation.

To make a long story short I have a toe that has had chronic infection in the bone (associated with my Type 1 Diabetes) which erupted with infection again in early February. At this point it is dangerous to keep the toe as it puts my other toes and my whole foot at risk, so it will have to be amputated in the coming days.

I am taking a few weeks off of work and taking antibiotics to clear the infection until it is safe to perform the surgery.

I’m trying to take advantage of the downtime and getting a lot of work done on reading, writing, art and my Yogic endeavours. I’m trying to make the most of the situation and I’ve honestly come to terms with it and I’m doing quite well. The Dharma Warrior shall return stronger than ever, just minus a small toe.

I’m incredibly thankful to my dear friends, family and coworkers who have been very supportive through all of this. I will be sure to keep my fans and followers in the loop as this all plays out. Until then stay blessed!

🧡🌸🧡🔱🧡🌸🧡

02/27/2025

https://dharmawarrior.net/mahashivratri-the-great-night-of-shiva/

Mahashivratri, meaning “The Great Night of Shiva,” is one of the most sacred festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed annually on the 14th night of the dark fortnight in the Hindu month of Phalguna (February-March). Unlike other Hindu festivals that focus on light, joy, and external celebrations, Mahashivratri is marked by deep meditation, fasting, and devotion. It is a night of spiritual awakening, where devotees seek Shiva’s grace, wisdom, and liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

While many see Shiva merely as the god of destruction within the Hindu trinity (Trimurti), Shaivism, one of the oldest sects in Hinduism, reveres him as the Supreme Being—the source of all creation, preservation, and dissolution. The festival of Mahashivratri is not just about destruction, but about transformation, renewal, and divine union.

Shiva is the Supreme Deity in Shaivism. In mainstream Hindu thought, Shiva is often depicted as one of the three principal deities, alongside Brahma (the Creator) and Vishnu (the Preserver). However, in Shaivism, Shiva is considered Paramashiva, the ultimate, formless reality beyond all dualities.

Unlike the common portrayal of Shiva as a wrathful god destroying the universe, Shaivism sees him as both the destroyer and the regenerator. His destruction is not chaotic but a necessary process to clear the path for new creation. He is the embodiment of consciousness (Chaitanya), the silent meditator in the Himalayas, and the cosmic dancer whose movements shape the rhythm of existence.

The worship of Shiva during Mahashivratri is an acknowledgment of his paradoxical nature—stillness and movement, asceticism and passion, destruction and renewal. Devotees seek to transcend worldly illusions and connect with Shiva’s infinite wisdom through meditation, fasting, and night-long vigils.

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02/26/2025

02/19/2025

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02/19/2025

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02/19/2025

1.Ashwini “The Star of Transport” (0°00′ to 13°20′ Aries)
Ashwini Nakshatra is the first of the 27 Nakshatras in Vedic astrology, spanning from 0°00′ to 13°20′ in the sign of Aries. Here are some key points about Ashwini Nakshatra:

Symbol: The symbol of Ashwini Nakshatra is a horse’s head, representing swiftness, vitality, and energy.

People born under Ashwini Nakshatra are often characterized by their energetic and pioneering nature, as well as their ability to initiate new ventures and overcome obstacles with speed and determination. They are known for their healing abilities, both physical and spiritual, and their inclination towards exploration and adventure.

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02/05/2025

THE BOY IS BACK IN TOWN! Ok I never left town, but you get what I’m getting at…

It’s been a hot minute since I showed my mean mug around here so I figured I’d stop in to see my friends at East Peak and snap a quick pic for y’all 🧡😁🧡

I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to teach in this space among such lovely people and friends from my community. MUCH LOVE EAST PEAK!! 🧡🙏🧡

Looking forward to seeing some of you at a class soon!
(YOGA AT EAST PEAK EVERY WEDNESDAY 7PM+8PM,
EVERY SATURDAY 10AM+11AM

🧡STAY BLESSED

02/04/2025

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 5TH CLASSES AT EAST PEAK CANCELED!

Sincerely apologies for any inconvenience and sincere thanks to my students for their understanding in recent days. I have had some health issues in recent weeks but I am on the mend!

I’ve been in and out of hospital 3 times since New Year but finally have a diagnosis that gives me hope after years of health struggles! Onward and slowly upward…I look forward to seeing you all soon!

03/29/2022

PREMIERING NOW: DWTV PODCAST EPISODE #8 “THE POWER OF PRANAYAMA” WITH DR. CHRISTIE SMIRL!

The Latest Installment in Dharma Warrior’s “Yoga: Life Transformation Beyond Fitness” Series with Dr. Christie Smirl. Watch the Premiere of DWTV Podcast Episode #8 “The Power of Pranayama” March 29, 2022 AST/2pm PST!! The Power of Pranayama Prana is defined as breath or life force. Ay...