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Though the disciplines of posture, breathing, diet, and mental concentration seem to produce an experience of enlightenment & illumination, I have decided instead I rather be a full time spy. In my top secret non-yogi life I am a sniper. …
There are many names for the struggle between what is light and what is dark; favorable and not. The New Age crowd tends to refer to the darkness inside as a mirror, yogis often talk about the distractions of the …
In my unbidden attempt at being in connection with a creator of my understanding, I wish to discuss Praise. I like to hear nice words being said about me. I like the sound of my name on my lovers lips …
It’s officially the holiday season and I can’t help but be a little disgusted at the cycle of acquiring more things. Will a new gadget or wardrobe really make all the difference this year? I cannot even believe that after …
There is nothing quite like seeing the family. In fact, it has been about ten years since all my cousins and aunts and uncles were all in the same room together and with a little planning and a stroke of …
There is something to be said for the rant. With that in mind, I shall digress a bit: Most of the women I speak with are frustrated. They are powerful, hold amazing jobs, have gobs of responsibilities, they make time for …
The ebb and flow of life is not always comfortable, especially with the sensitivities that a yoga practice instills in its’ practitioners. It seems the more time I spend on the mat the more there is to excavate and digest. …
Sweet Dear Hanuman with his thunderbolt body epitomizes the Bhakti Yoga tradition of Love and Devotion, can hinder the negative effects of Saturn, and is the most beloved friend of Sita and Rama. In my life this mischievous monkey reminds me …
Many many years ago on a stage in the Hill Country of Texas there was a small town girl who was being roasted by her peers and friends in order to raise enough money to send her off to conservatory. …
That’s right folks, surrender sucks. That’s why I eat my face off. I get tired, I eat; I get upset or riddled with fear, I eat; I freak out like a girl over some minor detail in my relationship I’m …
First, please allow me to answer the most common question I’ve received since becoming a “Burner” two years ago. – “No, it’s not a concert, it’s Burning Man – so no one is headlining”. And the answer to the second …
Vyana Yoga Products & Accessories was founded in 2006 by Helena Zera, R.N., an avid yoga practitioner and instructor. The Hasta Pada Yoga Belt was devised by Helena for dhanurasana (bow pose) after an enlightened sadhana with her primary teacher – …
With another snow storm looming across the east coast and beyond, I thought you might enjoy a snowball you can make indoors. This recipe is compliments of OmGal.com with a little inspiration from Ani Phyo’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe. You don’t …
Tanya B. Clothing is excited to announce the launch of their Ambassador Program! About Tanya B. Clothing Tanya Boulton’s passionate desire and devoted preparation to design her own clothing line met with the expertise of Karin Ulmander, a textile goddess.of …
Colorado Yogis! Take your practice to the next level this summer with Om Time Yoga’s 200 hour Teacher Training Program! More information below, from their website: Tillai University: Om Time Yoga Teacher Training A Yogic Wisdom Training for Heart, Mind …
The ebb and flow of life is not always comfortable, especially with the sensitivities that a yoga practice instills in its’ practitioners. It seems the more time I spend on the mat the more there is to excavate and digest. …
“When you realize that everything springs only from yourself, you will learn both peace and joy. – Dalai Lama “Spring is in the air”, “spring cleaning”, “spring forward” – spring is on everyone’s mind, especially since it came early this …
Do twisting postures make you want to revolt? By now, most of us have found ourselves holding our breath, gritting our teeth and mentally counting down the moments until we can release poses such as revolved triangle, right? Smurf yoga—or, …
Happy Friday!!!! Yippee!!! We love how in the fall, the energy just LIFTS you up, suddenly there is so much to do wherever you are – check out our favorite events going on around the world on this first weekend …
Yoga practice has the potential to change our reality. We step onto our mats feeling one way (tired, stressed, inflexible, sad), only to discover that reality can shift drastically through asana, pranayama, and/or meditation. Quicker than one can say “namaste,” …
