In this podcast, I explore the intricate balance between rules and freedom in yoga and life. Is following a rule in a pose truly "wrong," as one teacher suggested? Or do structure and principles provide the foundation for safety, grace, empowerment, and beauty? Drawing from Ashtanga yoga, cooking, music, and wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Vasistha, I examine the essential role of rules while honoring the need for individuality, creativity, and adaptability.