People really respond to the songs when I play them in concert. Every song comes from a different place emotionally or from a different headspace.

Things aren't always as they appear. I've been believing things to be a certain way because I want them to be that way. I build up illusions in my head.

The people at festivals are much more open to dance and just sing along. They come right up to the stage and they're very thankful. That's one thing I really appreciate about the yoga culture, that the people are very thankful. They come up to you as much as any fan would, but they express sincere gratitude and I appreciate that.

I'm a very typical yoga-practicing musician; I do it when I can. I'm not hardcore about it. A lot of my lyrics talk about celebrating life and working through pain. I think that's what yoga's about, getting rid of, moving energy and letting it flow through you.

The mountains inspire me because they are just still and they have such a strong, quiet presence that feels very old.

I don't wanna limit myself to anything, but I eat like a vegetarian and I eat mostly raw.

Paul Simon is my absolute hero. He's one of a kind. He wrote his own ticket in life by being himself.