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co-creation
dreaming, sounding, breathing & creating as vital living doorways to the divine When it comes to the notion of “creativity”, so many of us tend...
roobois lemon ice tea
The Roobois is a shrub that grows only in South Africa. The herbal tea made from its leaves is naturally caffeine-free, soyou can drink it...
parivrtta – viparita: revolved asana or reverse triangle pose?
Parivṛtta and viparīta – it took me long enough to remember how to spell them let alone learn the difference between the two. But I’ve...
the poetry of the yoga sutras of patanjali 1.5 & 1.6
Sutra 1.5 – vrittayah panchatayyah klishtaklishtah. There are 5 overall categories of thoughts and sense experiences (vrttis) in the field of the mind. They can...
lovingkindness meditation: tips on getting started
“So much of our unhappy condition as living beings comes from the constricting effect of our negativity toward each other. We limit ourselves, and we...
fresh mango and goat yogurt parfait
Wash and peel the mangoes. Cut them into small pieces and place them in a high-speed blender until you obtain a smooth consistency. Open the yogurts...
7 ways to deal with the death of a parent
lessons on life We all deal with loss differently. Most of the time, we don’t even know how to deal with it until it happens...
inhale! exhale! tips for beginners
Never underestimate the power of your breathing. It aids to release emotional pains and physical pains, while working to keep us calm during various yoga postures. You can always...
how yoga saved my happy
How Yoga Saved My Happy Practice How to praise the devotional practice that has brought the greatest injury and greatest healing to my life fills...
practice makes perfect: what yoga can teach you about managing your money
business yoga can teach about managing your money “Yoga is 99% practice and 1% theory” – Sri Krishna Pattabi Jois You sit and stare at...
no excuses: how to practice yoga everywhere you go
According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 80 percent of Americans do not get the recommended amount of exercise. The recommendation...
10 telltale signs that you are ready to give up on a dream
One of the most commonly held beliefs about dreams is that we must achieve them. Modern culture is full of reminders of the importance of achieving...
eggplant, goat cheese and lentil spread
This spread is delicious, flavourful, perfect with crackers and all sorts of breads. It also looks beautiful on your summer garden table. Preheat the oven...
yoga and motherhood
when a solitary practice becomes shared My yoga practice was always something sacred, a time of solitude and dedication whether or not I was alone....
5 reasons marathon runners benefit from practicing yoga
hit the road and take your yoga mat with you Numbers are not official. But Rock Creek Runner estimates that over 36% of the people...
the necessity of heartache
lessons on love Two years ago I was in London for the summer. I was staying at a friend’s house after a recent and tumultuous...
