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be present yoga and activewear for men and women is one of our all time favorites – making consistently high-quality garments with minimum environmental impact. Be present. Be original. Learn more about the brand below: About be present be present, …
Bindu Yoga, in Del Mar, CA is where San Diego yogis go to escape the heat and to become centered and balanced from the outside, in. More information from the studio website: About Bindu Yoga Bindu Yoga Studio is a …
Happy Halloween Weekend 2011! Halloween is always a great time to find your inner playfulness, no matter what your age may be! Whether you are celebrating with costumes, candy, or none of the above, be sure to make some time …
I grew up in a medium sized town smack in the middle of Missouri. Every day I would see trucks drive through town either loaded with cattle or chickens or having been emptied of cattle or chickens. This always bothered …
Looks like corporate coffee kings Starbucks are making a move to cash in on the fresh juice trend As originally reported in Page Six of the New York Post, international coffee king Starbucks could be making a move into the …
When is the last time you told a lie? Nothing major, just a little white lie…? If you’re anything like me, you lied yesterday about why you were late, or you stretched the truth about the extent to which you …
Ayurveda is an ancient holistic science that emerged from India. The reason why it has prevailed in the Indian culture for more than 5000 years is because it is more than a ‘science of life,’ as the Sanskrit name translates, …
We live in a society where our media aims to dictate our needs for commercial gain. Every day we are bombarded with messages of need, want and desire. Feeling sad? Eat something. Feel like something’s missing? Buy more. Don’t feel …
Calling all East Coast yogis! Shiva Rea is coming to the East Coast to teach several dates this November, first stop, NYC! Join Shiva Rea and Sonic Yoga for a full day of fun on Tuesday, November 8th for the …
Buddha Nose beauty products are certified organic body care that inspire the mind-body-beauty connection. More information below from the website: About Buddha Nose Our Concept: ~ To inspire beauty through stillness and simplicity. ~ To promote nature-centered and sustainable practices. …
This playlist was inspired by the element of “space” and how it relates to the way we inhabit our bodies and minds. Often many of us are caught in a web of doubting, negative thoughts about our bodies and minds. …
I’m a yoga teacher, a full-timer. Teaching yoga is an easy gig. It’s a pleasure for both instructor and pupil because we all find nourishment in time we spend on our mats no matter how different we are. Asana is …
Did you buy into all the hype about coconut water? In the past five years, the coconut water industry has exploded and found it’s way into the hands of many a yogi. I doubt you can walk into a studio, …
This is why we love social media. We found this little gem on Facebook and couldn’t wait to share it with you! Check out how yogini Meghan Currie passes time in an airport at 3 A.M. post Burning Man:
1. You’re capable of more than you realize. I see that look on your face when we do Crow or Handstand (or whatever) and I know the feeling. I’m here to tell you that with some effort, patience, and willingness, you …
How many times have you tried to tell your friends about the energy body but you just can’t seem to convince it’s real? How many times have said friends stopped talking to you altogether, or at the very least mentally …
Closing my eyes, focusing on my Ajna chakra, working on my future NY Times bestseller for men Sit, Eat, Drink, I wonder why my fellow yogi’s look so angry working through those sun salutations. I thought a little humor integrated …
The article below was originally published on The Huff Post. Krishnamacharya has three qualifications for a yoga teacher. As the source of much of modern day yoga, and the teacher of luminaries like B. K. S. Iyengar and Shri …
One Thursday, not long ago, I was scheduled to teach three classes at one studio. I felt it was okay to drive across town between dinner and my night gig to take class at another studio. My husband raised his …
Something magical and mystical happens when a group of high-intentioned individuals make the decision to gather together for 200 hours with the purpose of uplifting their lives & expanding their consciousness into radical authenticity. The result is something beyond words. …
Saying that lemons are a superfood is an understatement. Not only do they add abundant flavor to a variety of dishes, but they also boast a ton of health benefits. The flavonoids within the juice are said to contain antioxidants, …
Last weekend, I attended an all-day workshop taught by John Friend and Desi Springer, at my home studio, Inner Fire Yoga. They’re on a world tour, offering up their collaborative work; the Roots sequence and Sridaiva Yoga. Here are a …
There are so many days when I wake up and feel wonderful. The sky is bright, my children are laughing, the world is alive and full of promise. Living my yoga is so easy on these days. I walk the …
Did you know that our physical yoga practice—our asana practice—directly relates to our Chakra system? If you practice this limb of yoga, you know that your asana practice allows for physical openness and, overall, invites more balance and harmony within …
This interview with Ian Somerhalder by Maranda Pleasant originally appeared in this months ORIGIN Magazine: the new national Yoga+conscious Lifestyle mag. Ian Somerhalder: Star of The Vampire Diaries + formerly of Lost. Actor + Eco Powerhouse uses celebrity for change. …
Some people hear the term unconditional love and snicker. They think that its all the stuff of a teenage girl’s fantasy, with visions of Cinderella, 16 Candles, or Pretty Woman. Here the woman is rescued by the knight in shining …
be present inc—one of our go-to companies for hot yoga threads—has just released a fresh, new line of clothes perfect for revamping your yoga look this Spring. Not only that, but your online shopping experience with be present just got …
Well+Good Your Healthiest Relationship If you’re like us, you probably take advantage of your morning commute to do really meaningful things, like, um, obsess about your to-do list, catch up on the news (Page Six counts, right?), or play Words …
Forbes.com recently published the below list of the top 10 cities in the U.S. for practicing yoga. You don’t have to look much further than the end of the block to see a yoga studio in many cities these days. …
Uddiyana Bahdha is one of my favorite moves to soothe a sore low back. It lengthens and tractions the spine, tones the abdominal organs and exercises the diaphragm. Learning to do uddiyana keeps the mind supple—new, wild things to do …
