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TGIF – Thank Ganesh It’s Friday! Happy first weekend of May everyone! We hope that you had a wonderful week wherever you may be, and that you are gearing up for an even better weekend! Check out our weekend picks …
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” ~ Albert Einstein Einstein may have been given an iconic status as a scientist and humanitarian, but the lesser known side of Albert Einstein points to the darker …
420 Yoga? Stoner Yoga? Things that make you go hmmm? Or count me in? So obviously the concept behind the Cheeba Chaturanga isn’t exactly a new idea per say—remember the 60′s man, oh and the 70′s, 80′s, definitely the 90′s and, …
The article below was originally published by Brock Cahill on Positively Positive. You really are. You are engineered and designed perfectly for your unique mission in life. You have been given just the right set of skills, placed into …
This past weekend NYC’s House Of Jai Yoga opened their doors on the Upper East Side at 76th and First just off the 6 train. Along with cutting edge facilities and a full menu of personal consultation services, the family at …
The following message comes to us from the lovely and ever-inspirational Sianna Sherman – enjoy! Join the Manifesto Movement Sisters and Brothers, Today is May Day, also known as Beltane, which means “bright fire”. It is the mid-point between spring …
The origin of May Day is rich with history and culture, folklore and legend. It’s roots as a celebration date back to the days before the birth of Christ, and like many ancient festivals before the rise of Christianity, May …
The below article was originally published on the Huffington Post. I wrote a book titled Myths of the Asanas. This was before I found out about the real myth of the asanas… that most all of the ones practiced …
I’m a longtime yogi born and raised in yoga’s motherland, India, and I founded and operate a web site called Divine Wellness that offers Western yoga students a chance to practice with real Indian teachers through the technological magic of …
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 on Hanuman’s story below – enjoy Hindu mythology is …
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”, …
