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the zen of tea
elevating the mind and body Slowing down in America’s fast paced culture is starting to steep its way into your cup. Americans have been known...
there is more to yoga than just stretching
photo model: desiree barlett I have been teaching yoga for over a decade now. My practice and teachings have evolved and deepened in a way...
yoga chakras and advanced awareness
enhancing your path to universal happiness Yoga – Union of the self and universal consciousness The practice of yoga was first developed in India over...
agni – enhancing digestive power
ayurvedic wisdom Believe it or not, your digestive power is more important than what you eat. Of course you don’t want to eat hamburgers and...
dhyana meditation
How to Meditate Meditation is focusing the mind on one object, and becoming absorbed in that point of focus. The traditional pose for meditation is...
tofu & palungo palak
tofu spinach puree Owner and chef, dhruva thapa, of berkeley’s taste of the himalayas restaurant prepares a classic indian favorite. Tofu is a good substitute for cheese...
6 reasons to practice karma yoga
the yoga of action According to ancient yogic texts there are four paths to realization. One of them is karma yoga, or the yoga of...
a new beginning in india for any investment banker
from wall street to the path of selfless service What do Wall Street and India have in common? Unless you already know her yourself, you...
angela farmer and victor van kooten
teaching yoga in greece and beyond Practicing yoga with Angela Farmer and Victor Van Kooten, you’d never guess they were once devoted disciples...
observing ourself and others
By observing how we see others – and therefore ourselves – we can grow from within. Sometimes it is easier to judge others than to...
listening to the heart
According to Ayurveda, the primordial cause of disease is forgetting our true nature. Once this is forgotten, we live out of harmony with our purest...
fabulous prefabricated houses
Sustainable home right out of the box When creating the perfect home, gifted designers often choose the simplest route. Architect Jennifer Siegal bought her...
letting go of resistance
One of the hardest lessons we face in a physical body is learning how to be fully present with what is. Yet Eastern gurus –...
yoga and children with ad hd
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) is a chronic, neurobehavioral condition characterized by pervasive inattention, and/or impulsivity and hyperactivity. According to the Center...
relaxation – savasana
Hello my yogi friends! Have you noticed when you look around in this big city that everyone is rushing to get somewhere? So much to...
