Be My Yoga Valentine
Valentine’s Day can conjure up feelings or thoughts that are far removed from the original intention of this day. Depending on your perspective, February 14...
Yoga Nidra Virgin
Photo: Yoga cocoons at Simply Yoga, Delray Beach, FL If you teach yoga, there's nothing more rewarding than someone stepping onto a yoga mat for the...
20 Things To Be Thankful For At Thanksgiving
Okay, let me be clear about this. Thanksgiving is not "our" holiday. We weren't brought up in America and even after many years here, it's still...
This May Tempt You To Try “Yogic Sleep” — The Ancient Practice of Yoga Nidra
My body sleeps, but my mind stays awake … huh? How does that work? Welcome to the paradox and the power of Yoga Nidra; exploring...
The Turtles Went In Two By Two, Hurrah, Hurrah
Nature decided to gift my sunrise stroll this week with the magical experience of watching these little creatures on their intrepid journey to the ocean. As...
Everyone Needs Chillaxing Time, Even Krishna Das
Krishna Das, beloved kirtan singer of many years, put out a message on YouTube last month, saying that he is taking a 6 to 12 month...
Inaugural International Day of Yoga – What’s It All About?
June 21, 2015 marks the first ever International Day of Yoga, formally recognized by the United Nations. The day has been devoted to this ancient discipline, to highlight the benefits of yoga “for the health of the world population”.
Today, Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, did yoga with a crowd of over 35,000 in Delhi, and yoga events are being held in 251 cities on 6 continents.
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Yoga may be an ancient tradition (over 5,000 years old), but it’s
Solstice Sun Salutations With Mantras
Have your sun salutations become so routine, that you're repeating them like an automaton? The winter or summer solstice is the perfect time to remove...
10 Reasons To Go On A Yoga Retreat (on Lake Atitlán, Guatemala)
1. Your Destination Is Dramatically Beautiful Set in the highlands of Guatemala, Lake Atitlán is celebrated as “the most beautiful lake in the world” —...