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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,...
kale avocado platano quinoa tacos
healthy tacos anyone? Boil quinoa (2.5 cups water, 1 cup quinoa). Start with black (takes longer) and then add white quinoa. Saute the kale with...
extra tips for practicing basic postures safely
use your imagination to help you “Spread weight, lift sitting bones up, firmly press palms into the mat.” These are some of the sentences you...
do not love
do not love poetry art It is not that I do not love you anymore. Believe me, I probably love you now more than ever. ...
after you’ve seen me
After you’ve seen me cry and laugh and roar with anger. After you’ve seen my flaw ridden body. With its dark hair and neglected bends. ...