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how yoga enhances focus in children
When yoga helps make a difference in the way children can focus. Although yoga originated over 5,000 years ago, it wasn’t until the early 90’s that...
open up and say
meditation nurse surgery spirituality Waiting for a surgical procedure is one of the most nerve-wracking experiences a person can endure. As a registered nurse working...
a celebration of silence
be merry in the purity of silence Life is nothing but one big celebration. Every day there is something we can be grateful for. Be...
4 party tips for a peaceful holiday
yoga party tips holidays There are times when you want to enjoy yourself with others. This doesn’t have to include loud and unnecessary decorations or...
5 astrology tips for 2017
Imagine your favorite guru (this could be anyone you love and admire). Now imagine this guru — paired up a lightning bolt. What do you...
the art of showing up for yourself
and how our greatest challenges can serve us Each year, I reflect back on what the previous year brought into my life. In March I...
persimmon and pomegranate salad with arugula and hazelnuts
For sweet-and-savory salad lovers out there, give this pomegranate salad with arugula and hazelnuts a try! 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Toast the...
learning from what has been and creating anew
finding our center As I reflect back on the past year and look ahead to the infinite possibilities that await us in the year to...
exploring our potential to take action
and the young people in Bali who are doing just that It’s scientifically proven that humans use only 10-20% of their potential brain capacity on...
cultivating relationships
earning the love we want We live in a physical universe governed by respective laws, such as the law of gravity, seasons, the law of...
procrastination and the perception of time
on the mat, off the mat, in life With anything in life, the hardest part is always to start. I can make up a million and...
student meets teacher
a light in the forest I started practicing yoga on a regular basis when I discovered a studio near my home. After several months, I...
the power of effective praise
importance praise behavior confidence emotional perseverance children kids A child’s sense of self influences his or her behavior, attitudes, emotional state, and level of success. Children...
the strange and wonderful alchemy of agarwood
There are some fragrances that are so old, that have been used with so many prayers in so many rituals and are so deeply entwined...
the gentle barn
an interview with the founders ellie laks & jay weiner The Gentle Barn is focused on teaching people kindness and compassion to animals, each other,...
nomato topping
This delicious topping is full of flavor and a great tomato-alternative for those avoiding low acid foods! Directions: • Place the oil in a saucepan...
