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Calling all Colorado yogis! Are you ready to take your practice to the next level? Kindness Yoga is gearing up for their ‘Awakening the Heart’ teacher training program, which allows you to complete the training over a 6-month period of …
“Yoga is a journey from dependence to independence.” Yoga Sutra 2.25 I know that I am ultimately responsible for my actions and reactions. With this knowledge, I’ve certainly grown more aware of how I live each moment as my life …
For many of us meditation inspires fascination and fear in equal measure. The Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Pema Chodran, Jon Kabat-Zinn and many other Buddhist and non-Buddhist meditators vibrate with an energy that is quite simply awe-inspiring. And we …
Welcome to our “Jam of the Week” – a place to discover new music that you can incorporate into your practice, or just rock out with anytime of the day… In honor of Anoraak playing a live set at Brooklyn …
In this a recent NY Sunday Times Maureen Dowd — best known for her snarky political quips and brilliantly worded polemics—served up what I can best describe as “dharma-dish.” Apparently Dowd, infamous for her skepticism concerning just about everything, turns …
TGIF – Thank Ganesh It’s Friday! We hope that you had a wonderful week, and we are here to make sure that you’re weekend is even more fantastic! We are so excited about this weekend’s yoga events, and we hope …
Get away from it all and relax in one of the world’s most beautiful places while practicing yoga, meditation, and thai massage! Join Karl Straub for a retreat to Felsentor on Switzerland’s Mt. Rigi May 7th – 13th. More info …
Get away to the beautiful mountains of Vermont! Join Liza Laird for her Yoga and Yarn Retreat to Good Commons in Plymouth, VT, November 3rd – 6th! More info below from Liza’s website: Yoga & Yarn Retreat to Good Commons …
Okay, I get it. Nobody wants to be a downer — especially a yoga teacher. Oh no, because a yoga teacher is a model. We model what our students want to get out of yoga. But does telling people that …
I recently attended the SYTAR (Symposium for Yoga Therapy And Research sponsored by IAYT) conference and the big buzz was about how doing Yoga stimulates chemicals in the brain that have been found to reduce stress or as I like …
We are committed to being the most fresh and legit resource for today’s modern day yoga and wellness enthusiast – keeping you in the flow with the most up to date information, news, and updates from the wild world of …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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”, …
