The Sweet Little Lies We Tell
Not so long ago I became terribly curious about how I may be lying to myself. It started by wondering if my “self-care” days were getting a little out of control. I noticed that my “me days” were turning into …
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Bulima is So Much Easier than Yoga or What Yogis Really Think During Class
We have to laugh at ourselves sometimes, right? This is a great reminder that we shouldn’t take ourselves so seriously all the time. So remember while you watch, laughing at ourselves is essential to happiness! “Is that guy sitting lower …
YOGANONYMOUS Weekend Picks | Yoga & Wellness Events Across the Country!
TGIF – Thank Ganesh It’s Friday! Happy weekend everyone! We hope that you had a wonderful week wherever you may be, and that you are gearing up for an even better weekend! It’s almost summer, so there is no better …
Dear Ganesha, Please Let My Daughter Grow Up to Be a Lesbian
I think my baby might be a lesbian. She is nearly two, and showing a lot of those telltale signs. You know the ones. She loves to watch sports, is enchanted with Björk , and has ripped biceps already. …
Latest Update From John Friend Regarding Anusara Yoga
Greetings friends! The below update from John Friend on behalf of Anusara Yoga regarding the direction Anusara is headed after a tumultuous couple of months was released today via Anusara’s FaceBook page: Dear Anusara Yoga Community, After several weeks of …
The Naked Traveler
Something I have learned about travel, especially alone, is that it forces us into the essential. In basic survival mode—or acclimation mode since it’s not always so dire—there is little time for the frivolity of the mind that is available …
Some of our Favorite Teachers Give Thanks to be present for 10 Years of Stellar Work
Two months ago, be present—one today’s leading yoga clothing and apparel companies—celebrated 10 years of continuously solid production. For a company birthed in owner Amy Lopatin Dobrin’s basement, up against an unsteady economy and the evolution in environmentally friendly …
S#!T Bhakti Yogis Say
“I’m feeling so stuck in my life right now. What would Ganesha do?” Enjoy this original parody from our friends over at Big Happy Day, shot on location at Shakti Fest. It’s “so Shanti”, you’ll definitely be “feelin’ the Bhav”, …
The Feng Shui Of L.A.: The Real Deal on the Celebrity Population.
Is it a coincidence that there are so many famous people in L.A., or could it be the Feng Shui of the city? Besides the amazing weather that L.A. has to offer, here’s the skinny on why celebs are spotted …
Yoga and Religion
Over the years people have asked if yoga is a religion. Some believe that in order to practice yoga they need to change their denomination. Others are afraid that the practice of yoga will interfere with their personal belief system. …
The Hardest Part of Yoga Practice is Letting Go
“The moment I let go of it was the moment, I got more than I could handle, The moment I jumped off of it, Was the moment I touched down” -Thank You, Alanis Morrissette What is the hardest part of yoga practice? Is …
Burning Man: A Yogi’s Perspective
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 …
Spotlight on Vyana Yoga Products & Accessories
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 – …
When life gives you snow, make raw vegan snowballs!
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 | Urban Legends | the Ambassadors
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 …
Boulder, CO | Tillai: Om Time Yoga's 200 Hour Teacher Training Starts June 8th!
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 …
Become Comfortable with Uncertainty & Live Your Best Life!
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. …
What's New from Shiva Rea | Yoga Energy Activism, Festivals & Fall Events
What’s New ~ Dear Friends, I hope you’re having an amazing summer and rooted in the creative power of the garden of your life. The Movers and Shakers project is on as a way to support YEA including a just …
Growth & Renewal: Everything Springs from You!
“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 …
OmGal | My WTF Yoga Moment
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,” …
Dear Ganesha, Please Let My Daughter Grow Up to Be a Lesbian
I think my baby might be a lesbian. She is nearly two, and showing a lot of those telltale signs. You know the ones. She loves to watch sports, is enchanted with Björk , and has ripped biceps already. …
Latest Update From John Friend Regarding Anusara Yoga
Greetings friends! The below update from John Friend on behalf of Anusara Yoga regarding the direction Anusara is headed after a tumultuous couple of months was released today via Anusara’s FaceBook page: Dear Anusara Yoga Community, After several weeks of …
The Naked Traveler
Something I have learned about travel, especially alone, is that it forces us into the essential. In basic survival mode—or acclimation mode since it’s not always so dire—there is little time for the frivolity of the mind that is available …
Some of our Favorite Teachers Give Thanks to be present for 10 Years of Stellar Work
Two months ago, be present—one today’s leading yoga clothing and apparel companies—celebrated 10 years of continuously solid production. For a company birthed in owner Amy Lopatin Dobrin’s basement, up against an unsteady economy and the evolution in environmentally friendly …
S#!T Bhakti Yogis Say
“I’m feeling so stuck in my life right now. What would Ganesha do?” Enjoy this original parody from our friends over at Big Happy Day, shot on location at Shakti Fest. It’s “so Shanti”, you’ll definitely be “feelin’ the Bhav”, …
Four Ways to Help Start Doing the Things You Know You Should Do
Have you ever noticed yourself not doing the things you know you need to do to feel better about yourself, your life or a particular situation? For example, you feel stressed and know yoga and meditation would be the best …
13 Cute Words and Crotchy Phrases that We Yoga Teachers Need to Retire
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 …
Hanuman Festival 2012 | SEVA in Action – Give Yourself a Break!
Hanuman Festival 2012 is going down in Boulder, CO June 8 – 10! In case you weren’t already excited enough about this incredible event, check out this article by Ashley Herzberger below – enjoy! If you want to make the world …
Standing Up While Sitting Down: Motherhood From Paraplegic’s Perspective
October 10, 2003 my cousin Regina was involved in a car accident that would alter the course of her life indefinitely. The car she was a passenger in blew a rear tire on the highway. The car flipped and …
10 Things Your Mother Always Said.
Happy Mother’s Day! We’ve all got that list of things we can remember our mothers saying on more than one, or thirty occasions—Momisms. Maybe yours looks something like this: 1. “Don’t touch that, you don’t know where it’s been.” 2. …
