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wild white sage tea
a cup of nature’s best One of the most sacred plants to Native Americans, sage can be found in the wilderness. Make sure to only...
how do we live in the not-knowing?
conscious living I shuffle out from the “Moon Room” studio of the Venice exhale still riding on the high of teaching my 5:30 yoga class...
the terrible no-good very bad day and how to rise above it
clouds in my coffee I burned my tongue on my steaming coffee. I pulled my mat bag over my shoulder and decided to bring the...
applying the yamas to your horse training
yogic awareness and practices with your horses You can apply the Yamas of Yoga to your training sessions with your horse with awareness and a little...
from the bhakti trail…in ireland
Romance in Ireland What country do you think of when it comes to romance? You didn’t choose Ireland, did you? I didn’t either but after...
throw stress to the wind
The stress that comes along with modern life can leave many of us feeling frazzled, overwhelmed and anxious. Before we know it, worries and long...
the oh-so healthy orange smoothie
Rich in vital anti-oxidants and vitamins, this smoothie is colorful and filing. Blend all the ingredients until smooth and drink immediately. Adjust sweetness and consistency...
in serving others we serve ourselves as well
seva, the underlying truth Well, I made a big mistake. My child and I were walking in a parking structure when a woman whipped around...
heirloom tomatoes bruschetta
appetizers Simple, healthy and always a hit at parties, this appetizer bruschetta looks beautiful on the table. Choose heirloom tomatoes from your farmers’ market if...
stressed? go for a walk
a simple meditation tip Not into meditation? Just take a break from sitting and go for a walk. Walking amidst nature, in a park, or...
namaste, a magical shift from “me” to “we”
This is for Tanya”¦ She’s a single mom with three kids. She works behind the counter in the post office – knows everyone in town. ...
do crystals really work?
Do Crystals Really Work? Stones Spirituality Do crystals really work? There is much debate regarding this question, as scientists say there is no hard proof to...
a memory of india – benares
yoga travel india benares varanasi Traveling India by train is a journey into itself, or at least it was back in the 70; one couldn’t...
aura chakra photography of asanas
Natarajasana – the balancing void Natarajasana Natarajasana creates a beautiful combination of orange shades in all the chakras. Since this pose pushes the shakti upwards,...
sense of humor
humor me A beautiful Zen story goes – There is a fellow walking in the wilderness when, all of a sudden, a roaring tiger appears from...
organic architecture
principles of natural ventilation A recent trip to Frank Llyod Wright’s Fallingwater made me realize the importance of organic architecture – blending in with your natural surroundings. Well,...