Articles
seeking your dharma
“We were not created to languish in lukewarm emotions. We were not made to be tepid. Passionate love is how our hearts grow and our...
balancing baby and business
Recently, while leafing through Harper’s Bazaar, I came across a story titled “Why Choosing Motherhood Is In Fashion,” about women from the fashion industry and...
yoga for life – the yoga sutras of patanjali
quality sattva – clarity & joy The secret to mastering any new skill, concept or behavior, according to my teacher’s teacher’s teacher, Yoga master T....
an untypical girl’s weekend at bhakti fest
I thought I was tough. I was sporty and strong in the unremarkable gym sort of way. When I took my first yoga class, it...
the yoga of money
savasana your way to real estate riches! Whenever I hear someone say ‘God will provide,’ I can’t help but immediately think ‘He already has, so...
kama – desires of the heart
desire and the quest for the beloved Shiva, deep in meditation, felt a sharp pang of desire inflicted by Kama, who like Eros, performs his...
spiritual warrior yoga
how to use your yoga practice to be a spiritual warrior during tumultuous times Listening to the news…my heart breaks a little more with each...
prefabulous
When creating the perfect home, gifted designers often choose the simplest route. Architect Jennifer Siegal bought her home in 2002, a deceased estate that had...
the use of arterial compression in yoga
stopping the blood While attending a Bikram Yoga class and performing the wind releasing pose ( pavanamuktasana ), the instructor encouraged the class to hug...
musical me
Recently, while driving to teach an evening prenatal yoga class, I was listening to the radio in my car, and ACDC’s You Shook Me All...
yoga for life
Part three in a Series. Before learning something new, we should always begin by acknowledging and assimilating what we already know. This is ksema, and...
the myth of the body beautiful
Women’s bodies are sensuous, miraculous bringers of life. Yet a vast number of women harbor feelings of displeasure or even shame about their bodies, maintaining...
julia butterfly hill fights on
touching ground Her tree-sit to save the ancient redwood tree, Luna, made her a legend. Her spirited activism continues to inspire as she tirelessly works...
clear the air and breathe easy
According to EPA estimates, indoor air can be five times more polluted than the air outside. Considering that we spend an average of 90 percent...
yoga for people with disabilities
While so many of us may feel disabled as we try to touch the floor in triangle pose or rest our knees by our ears...
you are where you eat
nourishing the soul of your family W hat is the difference between inhaling and enjoying our food? Why have so many people become immune to...
