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35 or Under? Remember the Skating Rink? Must See Hilarious Video…
by Benjamin Riggs on Jul 26, 2011
This is so true...228 views
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Boulder Event: An Evening in Morocco with Slow Food Boulder & Peggy Markel
by Peggy Markel on Jul 26, 2011
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Even Yoga Teachers Get the Blues
by Bernadette Birney on Jul 26, 2011
I can stand in the dark while still refusing to be overcome by darkness. I can stand in the dark while still choosing hope with every ounce of my being.839 views
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On Sadhana: The Real Reason To Go On Retreat. ~ By Katy Poole, Ph.D.
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 26, 2011
I was different, but the world was the same. And yet, I carried within me an exquisite presence that allowed me to maintain my peace in the midst of the stress. It stayed with me a long time—until the next retreat...268 views
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Skin Cancer? There’s an App For That!
by Jennifer Cusano on Jul 26, 2011
In addition to helping detect melanoma in its early stages, you can also store images so you can properly track changes in the mole or freckle in question. Indicators are used to measure information such as color, size, and rate of development.358 views
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Learning to be Still: A First Meditation Class. ~Alexa Maxwell
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 26, 2011
As I drove there, I thought, “Six hours? Can I do this? What else should I be doing? Maybe I will only stay for half…” And of course, I was a few minutes late, as is my embarrassing habit.270 views
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There’s No Time for Anything…or is there?
by Jay Winston on Jul 26, 2011
In our modern, faced-paced society, there's no time for anything...except TV, video games, web-surfing, sports, crappy movies, recreational drugs, etc.2,205 views
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The Element Earth: Becoming Grounded.
by Yasodhara Ashram on Jul 26, 2011
In the Kundalini system, each chakra is associated with one of the elements, and “earth” is the element of the first chakra, the Muladhara, which controls the creative power and is the seat of the latent Kundalini. Think about the creative power of the earth. What is growing? What is grounded? What is rooted? What strength do you draw from? Look at the manifestation of your own creation. See how your concepts create your own little world— your mental world, your emotional world, your spiritual world. What have you created for yourself?2,069 views
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10 So-Called Embarrassing Yoga Moments You May have in Class. ~ Jasmine Gill
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 26, 2011
This list represents just a handful of the many so-called humiliating experiences one can potentially have in a yoga class. Whether you are a new student or have been practicing for many years, recognize that all these may seem to be “embarrassing” at first...2,394 views
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Bill O’Reilly: Jihadists are Crazy and All Christians are Sane.
by Benjamin Riggs on Jul 26, 2011
He seems to be saying that Christian movements are not, by definition, capable of producing terrorists, while terrorism is an intrinsic part of Islam...416 views
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“How do you live Fearlessly?” The Four Desires, by Rod Stryker (Book Review)
by Jessica Durivage on Jul 26, 2011
It is really quite pervasive, "Life is suffering and the basis of that suffering is desire." It is that misunderstanding and narrow view of that is what yoga is that I wanted to break down. We all have desires.3,373 views
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Regret: Not Just a Bottle of Wine.
by Hannah Siegle on Jul 26, 2011
The energy of thought is much better spent in a positive mindset than a negative one.313 views
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Yoga Teachers Getting Rich
by David Romanelli on Jul 26, 2011
Yoga teachers getting rich and how they're doing it!1,188 views
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How Does Yoga Affect Your Brain?
by Mid Walsh on Jul 26, 2011
In a two-way outburst of light, we can see new landmarks in the territories of science and yoga.575 views
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Sometimes You Have to Show Up Crying.
by Lauren Hanna Foster on Jul 26, 2011
Go ahead, feel like crap. It'll make you feel better. Yin and Yang: polar opposites. But both are necessary in order for the other to survive. In life we feel a healthy balance of pain and joy. Pain sucks. But we feel it for a reason.2,006 views
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This is how Democracy works. {Slacklining in Seattle is not a Crime}
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 26, 2011
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On July 22, 2011, Norway was attacked. This is how we fought back.
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 26, 2011
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How you & I can help Congress avert Economic crisis—now.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 25, 2011
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“I was Anders Breivik’s Facebook Friend” (yep, the Norway shooter)
by Roger Wolsey on Jul 25, 2011
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On Human Potential
by Brian Culkin on Jul 25, 2011
The two basic factors of potential are: Intelligence and Life Force. For the full range of human potential to be realized there would have to be some kind of coordinated effort of both fields.459 views
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The Forever 27 Club-or The Unfortunate, Insanely Talented Musicians Dead at 27
by Jennifer Cusano on Jul 25, 2011
Securing a spot in the "Forever 27 Club" or the "27 Club" is not something any musician should aspire to do, but Amy Winehouse's death on Saturday July 23, 2011 makes her a permanent member, alongside some of the most famous, influential, insanely talented, extremely troubled artists of our time.963 views
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Are you in the Club of Calm? ~ Abigail Stoddart
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 25, 2011
Working my way through guided visualization, guided meditation and then, finally, to the use of a mantra, I became a Big Girl meditator.779 views
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Africa Yoga Project. A Must-Read Interview. ~ Emily Goligoski
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 25, 2011
Paige Elenson was on a Kenyan safari with her family five years ago when first she encountered acrobats practicing outside a Masai village. Not one to let life pass her by, she jumped out of a safari vehicle to practice alongside them in an act that would later inspire the Africa Yoga Project. An international non-profit, it trains young adults living in East African slums and rural villages to teach yoga and earn their livings leading classes in their communities.462 views
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Satya: The Yoga of the Fixed Star of Truth
by Josh Schrei on Jul 25, 2011
For many years, my stubborn insistence on dwelling in the confused mental realm of small relative truths and negations and statements of 'well if you look at it this way its this way" and "from a certain other point of view its this way" left me like a navigator trying to chart his way on all the other, lesser stars rather than focus on the one Fixed Star that could guide him home.781 views
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From Norway With Love (and Roses).
by Ramesh Bjonnes on Jul 25, 2011
His views are, however, shared by a growing number of conservative extremists across Europe. They are alarmed by Eurabia—the idea that Europe is being taken over by Muslims, a fact which, they claim, is supported by national and international politicians. Hence, Breivik’s need to kill the Prime Minister and his young followers, all those who are polluting the purity of European culture.1,073 views
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If You’re in Pain After Only 5 or 10 Minutes of Meditation, You’re Probably Making These Common Alignment Mistakes… ~ Amy Ippoliti
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 25, 2011
Has meditation become an occupational hazard of your spiritual practice much like sitting at a desk or commuting long hours...?890 views
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Ten Reasons Not to Share this Post about Masturbation. ~ Iris Henn
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 25, 2011
Because what would happen if we all started talking about it? And discovered that we can speak gently, respectfully, thoughtfully on the topic. We can listen and be curious and discover that our fears and our delights are common and understandable, that our bodies are beautiful and unimaginable, that we are alive and we are wonderful.3,279 views
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How I Lost My Y Card. ~ Dylan Owens
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 25, 2011
At the reception desk, I ditched my shoes, grabbed a mat and headed into class. For some reason, I expected fans or AC or at least an open window in the classroom — maybe because every other form of indoor exercise I've undergone has had one of these luxuries — but this was not the case. Apparently, this was to be a level 2 hot yoga class, and my humiliation was to be assured.1,869 views
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The power of what we choose to eat. ~ Neil Joss
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 25, 2011
If you are feeling a little bit threatened by corporate colonization of your free will… remember that you have the power.765 views
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Power of the Pussy
by David Romanelli on Jul 25, 2011
A text-message disaster that led to profound revelation938 views
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Selfish Service: the Dangers of Doing Good.
by Chelsea Roff (Yoga Modern) on Jul 25, 2011
Are well meaning attempts at "selfless service" doing more harm than good?1,106 views
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Mind And Matter Enter-Act ~Algernon D’Ammassa.
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 25, 2011
Not mind over matter, not matter over mind. So what is it?243 views
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Wild horses in my head…taking the reins.
by Clare Polencheck on Jul 25, 2011
Mind running wild? Slow the stallions and practice pratyahara.421 views
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Got something to say to me, stop being a coward & say it to my face. {He emails}
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 25, 2011
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Nation (Hungary) vs. Corporation (Monsanto).
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 24, 2011
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The Secret Life of the American Parent.
by Candice Garrett on Jul 24, 2011
First off, let me say we hoped for you. We prayed for you. And when we knew you were coming, we rubbed the buddha belly, felt you kick and imagined what you would look like. Some of us went to great lengths to have you, had surrogates, or adopted. We were also scared. A couple of kids, at any age...what did we know about parenting? Then you were here. A small thing, with a red face and star-fish hands. So peaceful. Until about week three, when you became very angry that your womb was gone. We stayed up every night, rocking and consoling you, helpless to ease your suffering, helpless to ease our own suffering.833 views
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Finding a Loving Yoga Community While Moving All Over the World.
by Misa Derhy on Jul 24, 2011
I should be used to diving in; with my husband, 3 kids and dog we are moving from India to Ireland, and it is our tenth country of residence. We were all born in different places and continents, and it is funny to hear the mixture of languages under one roof.768 views
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GOP 2012 Field: A Hilarious Rundown by Jon Stewart.
by Benjamin Riggs on Jul 24, 2011
"Tim Pawlenty opposes charisma, Herman Cain misunderstands the Constitution, and Michele Bachmann battles migraines, so Mitt Romney emerges as the GOP's thick-maned Aslan."402 views
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Malt Liquor Tantra. ~ Raia Manjula Devi
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 24, 2011
Slowly, I am beginning to weave the rasa or essence of these teachings into my classes as I continue this amazing journey everyday that fills me with utter awe. Fourteen years later, I am diving headfirst into a path that called me in such a sweet way at a time that I could only dip my toes in.197 views
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