Movember brought some hard truths about men’s health into focus: loneliness, silence, and the stigma around asking for help. Here’s what I learned, and how it’s shifting the way I teach yoga and meditation. 🔗

Two weeks at Kripalu reminded me that yoga works best when it’s supported off the mat. Practice, service, and community lined up. Nothing dramatic. Just steady days, shared effort, and quiet joy. Thankfully, much of that life is already available at home. 🔗

At my cousin’s wedding, I noticed how yoga shows up in unexpected places: on the dance floor, at the candy bar, and in the vows themselves. Taking yoga off the mat doesn’t always look heroic, but it can shape how we meet each moment with presence and joy. 🔗

Life moves in cycles. So does kindness. A hug, a mantra, or a single breath are small acts that ripple outward. At the Minnesota State Fair, I wore a “Free Dad Hugs” shirt. I hugged strangers, we laughed, and we connected. Samsara (the endless cycle of birth and death) turns, and we can turn it w...

Yoga today is often reduced to poses and products. But at its heart, yoga offers a path for ethical, purposeful living. This week, I focus on the yamas and niyamas. Simple, steady guides for living with care, honesty, and peace. Read more: matthewtift.com/blog/what-et... #EthicalYoga

A warm cup of coffee. A quiet nudge from a monk. A small shift that changed the way I live my practice. ☕🧘‍♂️ On mindful coffee drinking, presence, and the path of yoga — one breath at a time. matthewtift.com/blog/standin...

Sports should be about teamwork, growth, and belonging—not discrimination. HF 12 is a cruel attempt to exclude trans youth from the teams and communities that help them thrive. Speak out now—urge #MNleg to vote NO!👇

Feeling like your actions don’t matter? Read Maria J. Stephan’s article, "We Are Stronger Than We Think." She highlights the growing resistance movement and provides lots of details about how ordinary people are fighting back against the cruelty and abuse. wagingnonviolence.org/2025/02/we-a...

Part of our charter is to "help to prevent conflict and burnout", and this article is all about recognizing the signs and finding support. Thanks @matthewtift.bsky.social of the Community Health Team for providing this resource. https://buff.ly/42CUlH1

In a world full of chaos, community is the antidote. By building your group — with Love at the center — you can support others and find peace for yourself. Show up, listen, and work together for justice. We’re all in this together. #Community #Love #Justice #Support matthewtift.com/blog/finding...

Amidst the chaos and challenges of the world, I've been striving to spread positivity and put my values into action. In my latest blog post, I explore how yoga and meditation help me navigate fear and embrace love and compassion: matthewtift.com/blog/antidot...