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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 …
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. …
So it’s the eleventh hour and you still need a gift for your mom or wife before tomorrow morning. What do you do? Sure you can run to the mall and spend a bunch of money but…not all moms are …
There’s something to be said for dressing the part, for honoring the occasion. I learned this lesson early on from my chameleonic grandmother who wore everything from opera gloves to mud boots, as circumstances dictated. Needless to say, I was …
TGIF – Thank Ganesh It’s Friday! Happy Mother’s Day weekend everyone! We hope that you had a fabulous week wherever you may be, and that you are gearing up for an even better weekend! Check out our weekend picks below …
Where is My Guru brings you The Tadasana Talks – a series of short interviews recorded live at Tadasana Festival that took place in Santa Monica, California April 20-22. Tadasana Festival fused yoga, world music, art and community. Where is …
How many times have we heard the term f*ck buddies, or friends with benefits? On vacation with a friend we spent a lot of time discussing this, mainly trying to decide if it was even conceivable. While exploring Ireland, we …
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, …
Barack Obama has endorsed same sex marriage. This is a historical moment. Obama is added to the list of officials who have publicly stated their support on the issue of same sex marriage. Joe Biden said he was “very comfortable” …
Ok, so one of my new obsessions lately is HBO’s new(ish) series Game of Thrones, which is actually based on gargantuan size novels by a man named George R. R. Martin. They have been compared to JRR Tolkien’s groundbreaking books …
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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, …
“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 …
Our friend and amazing NYC yoga teacher, Alanna Kaivalya, is turning 30 on December 17th, and she has one wish. Alanna would love nothing more than to donate $3,000 to the ASPCA in honor of her 30th birthday – but …
Origin Magazine is going national, hitting the shelves nationwide at select Whole Foods locations across the country – and they have some great advertisement space available for YOU! It’s not often that we talk about other publications on our site, …
Sometimes you need something easy to cook and eat that’s great for the spring and summer… and lentils always fit the bill. They are especially perfect for those looking to transition to a more plant-based diet. Even those who eat …
Gluten-free sugar addict – I’m sure you know some. Or maybe you’re one. Regardless of what your current diet looks like, a sweet tooth can sneak into everyone’s diet at some point since most people rarely make a transition away …
Sitting here in my hotel room about to leave Tahoe reflecting in awe at what a great and magical experience Wanderlust 2010 has been. We are so grateful to have been involved and want to say a very special thank …
Going to an Ashram can be a bit daunting for those of us who like our urban comfort and daily cup of coffee… After reading this article, you will be prepared for any Ashram adventures you may have lined up …
This past weekend marked the 2nd Annual Divine Play – AcroYoga’s festival in Richmond, CA. If you weren’t able to attend the event in person, not to worry – our friends over at BigHappyDay.com have got you covered! Check out …
In 2008 MC Yogi (Nicholas Giacomini) leapt into the burgeoning fusion of music and yoga with his debut album, Elephant Power, a record rooted in hip-hop but sporting a Ganesha sized, yogic heart. His follow up album, Pilgrimage, is a …
This was too cool to pass up. Innovative, fun, funky, hip and a pretty solid message, albeit a bit obscure—this vid has everything we love in an out of the box advertisement. It’s definitely got the potential to be passed …
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 …
Do you find yourself too stressed and too busy to create that healthy spiritual practice you know you ‘should?’ Do you have a daily commute, whether it be bike, bus, car, train or walk? This video teaching & article is …
You may have heard of the child in the above photo. She was born in India in 2005 with a condition known as Polymelia, a birth defect causing the child to have multiple limbs. She was therefore named after…and seen …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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”, …
