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yogi times sits down with designer carol young
the eco-chic urban nomad For Carol Young, sustainable fashion isn’t about a movement or a soapbox; it’s simply a byproduct of good design. It was...
november 10 full moon asana
November 10 Full Moon Astrology | 11-10-2011 Astrology FULL MOON This Full Moon holds a very special, sacred distinction. Known as the Earth Mother’s Moon,...
when modernism meets sustainability
a sustainable self-sufficient home If you move too suddenly, distracted by the modern sheath of this rare breed, you’ll miss out. Its geometry of polished...
creating a personal sanctuary
transform your home using all five senses As Californians, our homes are our sanctuaries. Blending indoors and outdoors with ease, using our homes for business,...
squash, beet, onion, sprouts salad
Napa Valley Grille executive chef Joseph Gillard works closely with local farmers to bring in the freshest produce, regularly changing the rustic eatery’s menu to...
12 ways to create a lighter life
a reflection on ways of focusing our intention to grow and prosper 1. Forgiveness is not something to work through or unearth it is simply...
the yoga of money series
tame the debt dragon Credit card companies do mega-business given that the current average annual percentage rate is at 17.9%, which adds up to huge...
small space, big dreams
how the art of feng shui helped one woman turn her tiny flat into a dream home What do you do when you move into...
retreat, only in order to advance
It’s winter on Alki Beach in Seattle. In front of me there is a wide horizontal single pane window, it opens to the dark metallic skies above the...
ayurvedic cooking
conscious cooking When preparing any meal, the principles of Ayurvedic cooking can help to make your meal more balanced and healthful. It is not necessary...
organic standards
what does organic really mean? One would have to have been in a cave chanting for the past 10 years not to have noticed the...
persimmon and pomegranate salad with arugula and hazelnuts
Suzanne Goin has graced the kitchens of some of the most renowned restaurants in America, including Boston’s Olives and California’s consummate culinary institution, Chez Panisse,...
raising a vegetarian child
Raising a Vegetarian Child | How to | Children Vegetarian Diet Whether we are vegetarians or meat-eaters, planning our children’s diet is fairly simple when...
fast food or healthy food?
gourmet doesn’t have to be laborious In America today it seems like we can either have fast food or healthy food, but it’s rare to...
organic wonders abound
the farmer’s market organic paradise Every Sunday morning after we walk our dog, make our juice and eat breakfast, my husband and I pack up...
raw kale salad with feta, pine nuts, and cranberries
Raw Kale Salad | 1. Strip the tender leaves from the tough stems of the kale; discard the stems. Rinse and dry the leaves, then...