Musings Of The Fool

My name is Jason Woehlke. I am a practicing yoga instructor living outside of Saratoga Springs, NY. My current work involves individually mentoring students in yoga to help develop their own personal practices inspired by traditional yoga philosophy. I also give group workshops on major themes in yoga philosophy directly inspired by traditional texts. (Please see the ‘Services‘ tab for more information.)

I have been a dedicated practitioner of yoga for over 10 years, and had the privilege of obtaining my 200-hr teacher training certification under my first teacher, Sandy Sooknanan, in Nepal, 2017. Currently, I study under Dolphi Wertenbaker and Chase Bossart – both direct students of Sri Desikachar – and I’m working towards my 500-hr teaching certification with Yoga Well Institute. I have also enjoyed being able to explore Buddhist retreats in the Shambhala tradition, and Sufi whirling, or Sama, under Rana Gorgani. My philosophical learning began at SUNY New Paltz, where I earned my Bachelor’s in Philosophy and Religious Studies in 2016.

This blog is dedicated to the exploration and elucidation of spiritual, philosophical, and psychological ideas and practices as I’ve experienced them throughout the years. I’m not only interested in expounding these ideas in and of themselves, but also incorporating how these ideas fit into the broader socio-cultural contexts of contemporary life.

In all that I’ve done, I recognize that there is always much to learn, and much that I do not know. I see that I am constantly a beginner, and as such, the fool lives close to my heart. However, reflecting on the foolishness within me–that which energizes the childlike side of my nature–gives birth to the musings which I share here. It is out of these musings that I wish to grow, mature, and share.

We are all always in these processes of growth and maturing. We are all always beginners and fools.