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Sandokai 1: Soft & Hard.
by Michael Stone (Centre of Gravity) on Oct 5, 2011
At that deepest level you don’t exist in the way you think you do.508 views
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How Exactly does one Surrender? 8 Steps.
by Claudia Azula Altucher on Oct 5, 2011
My boss' boss and her boss took me into their office and informed me that my department of three people was to be dissolved immediately, I would no longer be a manager and instead my position was "re-structured" to a mere function of training for basic applications. If my salary was to be cut off or not was to be determined at a later time. WHAT!?1,517 views
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Thank you for everything – the challenges & joys of gratitude
by Writing Our Way Home on Oct 5, 2011
Sometimes the practice of gratitude is more challenging. We don't feel grateful when we offer the chocolates around and someone takes the last caramel square (the one we had our eye on).241 views
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Day 6: The Nickel Thing….Again.
by Marylee Fairbanks on Oct 5, 2011
The acquisition of the nickels, the feeling of abundance, and the ritual of saving will change your energetic attitude about money. Something that seemed insignificant or even worthless now invokes attention and respect.205 views
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Precepts of the Spiritual Warrior
by Yogi Michael Boyle on Oct 5, 2011
Whether or not you are following a martial path of spiritual cultivation, these precepts are wonderful food for contemplation. They are borrowed directly from oral teachings of Acharya Dharmanidhi, founder of Adi Yoga and Trika Institute, which are both schools for the preservation and dissemination of classical, Non-dual Shaivist Tantra (NST).567 views
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A creative safe sex ad that wouldn’t get aired in the US.
by Waylon Lewis on Oct 4, 2011
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Moment of the Day: Most Spoiled Teen Ever
by David Romanelli on Oct 4, 2011
A spoiled rich kid to make your gut turn inside out...438 views
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Cheesiest Pick-Up Line Ever
by David Romanelli on Oct 4, 2011
Summoning the courage as a dorky teenager to speak to the hottest girl in school315 views
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The Sweetest Little Yoga Instruction Video You’ve Ever Seen.
by Waylon Lewis on Oct 4, 2011
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Meditation, Buddhist Spirituality, & Exploring Our Humanity. {Video}
by Benjamin Riggs on Oct 4, 2011
An with interview Ben Riggs, Director of the Refuge Meditation Group and Spirituality Editor for elephant journal.854 views
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My 2011 Yoga Journal Conference Experience. ~ Roberta Rivera
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 4, 2011
A rainbow of colorful yoga mats filled the 2011 Yoga Journal Conference in Estes Park.535 views
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Al Capone: the Life (& Death) importance of Teamwork.
by Waylon Lewis on Oct 4, 2011
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Beach Creatures? WTF? ~ Becca Thill
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 4, 2011
I seriously don't know how he does this...but it's so amazing!431 views
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Coffee, Meditation & Bikram’s Balls: A Yogic Inquiry into the Depths of Waylon’s Practice. ~ Laura Hobbs
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 4, 2011
Ever wondered about the inner workings of a yogi’s mind, or wanted to know more about their journey? Elephant’s newest intern, Laura Hobbs, posed 15 questions to elephant’s founder and editor-in-chief, Waylon Lewis, about his yoga practice, his taste in music and his favorite sandwich.1,270 views
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You can wear fake uggs from China? Love dogs? You can’t watch this video—but you can share it up.
by Waylon Lewis on Oct 4, 2011
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Rick Perry for President: Fact. Ice Cream. Virgin. Tamale.
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 4, 2011
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I would vote for this Michele Bachmann jelly pants fishnet.
by Waylon Lewis on Oct 4, 2011
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“They are the 99%, or at least they used to be.”
by Waylon Lewis on Oct 4, 2011
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Good Food Awards. ~ Merissa Nathan Gerson
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 4, 2011
Local is better. Food should be gorgeous. Everyone deserves to eat well.715 views
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Meditation & Yoga Occupy Wall Street (Michael Franti, Deepak Chopra, Russell Simmons…)
by Ari Setsudo Pliskin on Oct 4, 2011
People are leading yoga and meditation on Wall Street.3,034 views
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5 Reasons I Need to Get the F**k Outta Here.
by Lynn Hasselberger on Oct 4, 2011
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The Declaration of the Occupation of New York City: An Approved Message From the General Assembly
by Jennifer Cusano on Oct 4, 2011
It is a call to the masses, to join together, get involved, to assert your power, and your rights. It is beautiful. It is powerful, and I would have to question your humanity if you were not moved by at least one of the lamentations listed in this Declaration of the Occupation of New York City.2,803 views
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Becoming the Mountain: The Mountain Origins of Yoga.
by John Allen Gibel on Oct 4, 2011
Through the virtuous action of their visionary meditation and yogic practice, mountain yogis become the conduits of an enlightened intentionality that acts upon the world in unseen ways. Milarepa himself stated how the relationship between the layperson and the yogi renunciate was mutually beneficial.1,066 views
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Have you ever heard of the October Draconids?
by Yesica Pineda on Oct 4, 2011
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I’m a Love Slut. ~ Kate Bartolotta
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 4, 2011
It isn’t that the words mean less to me. It isn’t that I have more love to give than other people. It isn’t that I’ve always received as much love as I’ve given, or that I never get hurt. It isn’t that I’m fearless. It’s just that I figured out the secret.1,978 views
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How to Handle a Fart in Yoga Class
by Hannah Siegle on Oct 4, 2011
You know it happens! Here is what to do!910 views
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When was the last time you stopped to realize the beauty of the present moment?
by Rachel Brathen on Oct 4, 2011
As you read this, wherever you are; take a moment to stop. Close your eyes. Breathe. Feel the beating of your heart. The sounds of your surroundings. The earth beneath your feet. Connect to this very moment.1,024 views
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Does God Love Me? Flowchart. ~ Leigh Hopkins
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 4, 2011
I’ve been dragged into conversations with people who are bent on converting me. To make the converter’s job easier, I created this handy flowchart.912 views
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Luke Skywalker, Yoda, Me & God.
by Scott Robinson on Oct 4, 2011
"I'm looking for a great warrior."1,306 views
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Take a break, NOW.
by Clare Polencheck on Oct 4, 2011
Take a moment of thanks...421 views
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A diet that will give you that orange-tan glow all year long!
by Hannah Siegle on Oct 4, 2011
Want to keep your glow without a tanning bed during these winter months? Here is how!358 views
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Suck it, Adidas. ~ Sachie Alessio Heath
by Recovering Yogi on Oct 4, 2011
Last year, I received a call from Adidas, who approached me to be their Global Yoga Ambassador.882 views
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Soldiers of Beauty and Soulfulness. Robert Sturman Photography.
by Robert Sturman on Oct 4, 2011
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Connect to this vivid world – a mindful writing practice
by Writing Our Way Home on Oct 4, 2011
Small stones are everywhere, all of the time. All you have to do is pause and let them appear. You’ll know when you see one, because it will set off a small burst of feeling inside you. It might be that you really notice the ugliness of a piece of chewed gum on the pavement, or the beauty of a pigeon, or vice versa. An overheard snippet of conversation might strike you as amusing, or strange. Whatever you notice, you will be noticing it with fresh eyes.554 views
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Day 5: Down the Drain
by Marylee Fairbanks on Oct 4, 2011
Yoga brings hidden parts of our selves to the surface. It’s a safe place to explore and let go. Our mats become a haven; where we challenge our limits, quiet our mind, and release our pain.842 views
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{Watch} Lady Gaga does Jazz: duet with Tony Bennett.
by Waylon Lewis on Oct 4, 2011
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Is the Bikram series a victim of yoga snobbery?
by Kara-Leah Grant on Oct 3, 2011
There's a subtle judgment that I've perceived in the world of yoga against Bikram Yoga. Amongst some yogis there's this idea that Bikram is not real yoga. Or not good yoga. Or not good for you. Or something. There's suspicion about Bikram himself, about the yoga competitions that he and his wife run, about the concept of getting yoga into the Olympics (yep, that's one of their goals - yoga in the Olympics). About Bikram being McYoga. That is, Bikram Yoga has all of the appearance of Yoga with none of the goodness.5,736 views
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An important lesson from Louis Armstrong, to you.
by Waylon Lewis on Oct 3, 2011
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Rock ‘n Roll Wisdom. ~ Sara Lindsey
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 3, 2011
I remember the first time I saw The Thermals perform. This song still makes me wimper. I wish I could play this track on the biggest loudspeaker ever made in every language so that the world could hear it and sing along.215 views
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Watch: President Reagan called for an End to ‘Crazy’ Tax Loopholes that let Millionaires pay less than Bus Drivers.
by Waylon Lewis on Oct 3, 2011
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The most beautiful (recent) movie no one ever saw.
by Waylon Lewis on Oct 3, 2011
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How to Save the World.
by Tamara Kerner on Oct 3, 2011
Want to Save the World?235 views
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Can We Be Spiritual Without Inner Transformation? A Tantric Perspective.
by Ramesh Bjonnes on Oct 3, 2011
But also according to Tantra, there is a changeless Self, which never changes, to which the changing self wakes up, discovers, embraces, and is absorbed into through transformative expansion. Thus there is both transformation and no-transformation. Change and no-change.1,940 views
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Yes, I Do Have a Diet. No, I’m not Dieting.
by Lorin Arnold on Oct 3, 2011
Humans think in terms of what we are “not” doing, and, in fact, the only way to think about not doing something is to imagine doing it. So, when you tell that small child not to open the drawer, you leave him or her imagining what might happen if the drawer is opened and the desire to do so just increases. It's much the same with "dieting."880 views
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Invincible. ~ Asia Nelson
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 3, 2011
Recognizing that we can handle what life throws at us with grace and strength means we can approach life with the intention to love more, harm less, let go, hang on, and learn. That is what we're practicing when we fully engage in yoga.1,210 views
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