Join our Facebook communities: Main Page
Yoga / Green / Wellness / Spirituality / Society / Food / Culture / Love / Family / Work
Get just our top 10 blogs of the week via our lovely e-newsletter.
Mountain Origins of Yoga: Feeding the Hungry Ghosts with Incense, Part III.
by John Allen Gibel on Oct 18, 2011
Commonly found amongst the indigenous mountain cults of Nepal and Tibet is the ritual of burnt offerings at the mountain summit. This practice of making fragrant offerings to propitiate unseen forces is one that is found the world over, from the Vedas to the Old Testament. In the traditions of the folk-magic and religion of Tibet in particular, we find a highly developed expression of this tradition159 views
Comments (0)
Mastery of Consciousness. ~ Tapasyogi Kalathi Adiyen Aadi Nandhi
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 18, 2011
As consciousness grows, so does our ability to think clearly from harmony, bring focus to priorities and create the power of intensity within intent.550 views
Comments (1)
Head over Heels for Epilepsy: Give a Worthy Cause a Thumb Up
by Sophie Legrand on Oct 18, 2011
They know deep inside that they are soulmates. There is something almost cosmic about it, and they often notice how the dates of the significant events in their lives mirror each other.798 views
Comments 9
There can be no Transformation until there’s 100%. There Cannot be an Enemy. The War has to End.
by Tobye Hillier on Oct 18, 2011
…83 views
Comments 7
Funny or Die: Clinton Foundation: Celebrity Division. {Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Matt Damon, Sean Penn, Kristen Wiig, Ted Danson, Kevin Spacey & Bill Clinton}
by Waylon Lewis on Oct 18, 2011
…453 views
Comments (1)
Will you Occupy my Life? (Marriage Proposal via Human Microphone at Occupy Wall Street)
by Waylon Lewis on Oct 18, 2011
…805 views
Comments 2
First World Problems. {Serialization of forthcoming “Eco Boy vs. Yoga Girl,” by Waylon Lewis}
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 18, 2011
…218 views
Comments 3
Practicing Sthira Sukham Asanam: Our First-born is Ready to Leave ~ Jody Ryan
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 18, 2011
Asana, or physical yoga postures, are only referenced in three of the 196 stanzas or aphorisms in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. The remaining 193 describe other aspects of yoga practice, philosophy, concepts and traditions. Yes, yoga is much more than asana.159 views
Comments 2
Day 19: Full of Sheets
by Marylee Fairbanks on Oct 18, 2011
I had four sets of sheets for guests. I don’t even have a guest room.491 views
Comments (1)
Moment of the Day: Fall Colors NYC
by David Romanelli on Oct 18, 2011
A soulful lesson for a beautiful Fall day in NYC208 views
Comments 2
Top 5 Musical Elephantisms. ~Anna Baldwin
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 18, 2011
You want some more elephant in your life. In fact, you need some more elephant in your daily life. Even if you don’t realize this necessity, you still really, really crave some elephant. Below are five musical elephantisms that prove that the animal is a very important part of daily life. Enjoy your elephant day.288 views
Comments (1)
Inviting solitude: finding your truth
by Writing Our Way Home on Oct 18, 2011
If we are serious about being artists, or about being true to ourselves, I believe that it is essential to spend time alone.128 views
Comments 2
Ready to Occupy The Streets? Take This Visual Test
by Bud Wilson on Oct 18, 2011
Of course we have free speech in America: "you can say anything you want, as long as it doesn't really matter." Those benefitting from the status quo will find fault with anyone raising a defiant voice.510 views
Comments 10
“People Of The U.S.A., Your Congress Is Bought…”{Video}
by Jennifer Cusano on Oct 18, 2011
"....your congress is incapable of making legislation on health care, banking, trade or taxes because if they do, they will loose their political funding."176 views
Comments (0)
Robert Thurman: Compassion & Cool Heroism on Wall Street.
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 18, 2011
Robert Thurman, Buddhist teacher and scholar, speaks at Occupy Wall Street.689 views
Comments (1)
How I will elevate Lululemon. ~ Erica Schmidt
by Recovering Yogi on Oct 18, 2011
Lululemon requires its prospective teammembers to complete a questionnaire. My answers to “The Top Eleven Things that Lululemon Wants to Know About Me,” are irresistible! See for yourself.1,501 views
Comments 10
Shut The System Down! October 28th
by Yogi Michael Boyle on Oct 18, 2011
Join the Force of global re-humanization by beginning with a conscious shutting down of the "system" this October 28th! Watch the video and share it, please!245 views
Comments (1)
Deepak Chopra, Andrew Harvery, Rabbi David Ingber & Banafsheh Sayyad on Rumi: “The Religion of Love.”
by Waylon Lewis on Oct 17, 2011
…85 views
Comments (0)
Guide to Bioneers 2011: Article Round-up + Photos.
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 17, 2011
…72 views
Comments (1)
Little Birds.
by Bernadette Birney on Oct 17, 2011
I come to a little wooden bridge. I come here often to stand on this little wooden bridge, and watch the little waterfall that I think of as mine tumble into a little river. I welcome the water that rushes at me. I want it to rush over me, tumble me, and clear away the sludge of my clinging. Fervently, I want this.516 views
Comments 3
The Girl in the Red Dress, New York City. Robert Sturman Photography.
by Robert Sturman on Oct 17, 2011
The creation of this portfolio began 15 minutes after the artist and model crossed paths for the first time in a cafe in New York City. Both were visiting the city.4,535 views
Comments 9
Does the Infinitely Wondrous Universe Give a Damn About You and Me? (Gita Talk 9)
by Bob Weisenberg on Oct 17, 2011
Chapters 10 & 11 of the Bhagavad Gita are one of the high points of world literature and spirituality. The energy, the power, the vision, the message, all are unsurpassed. In these chapters we have the clearest statement yet of the central message of the Gita, and of Yoga itself897 views
Comments 14
Samadhi Pants – What would your diety ride?
by Joseph Boquiren on Oct 17, 2011
This is a very abridged list of great vehicles that the gods ride. Feel free to add your own in the comments section.135 views
Comments (0)
Moment of the Day: Put Down Your Coffee
by David Romanelli on Oct 17, 2011
To receive more beauty, laughter and deliciousness in your life, visit www.beautifulfunnydelicious.com to sign up for free and learn more about the BFD mantra1,529 views
Comments 6
Anger on Main Street: Revelations of the Occupy Moment. ~ Neil W. McKinlay
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 17, 2011
Much of the media seems confused by this. “There are no leaders,” more than one report has complained. “There are no demands, no agenda.” However, there is something that links the diverse numbers who have assembled a piecemeal movement, first on Wall Street and now in cities across North America. They are all, every one of them, angry.106 views
Comments 2
The Occupy Movement just found its Joe the Plumber: Sgt. Thomas!
by Waylon Lewis on Oct 17, 2011
…1,171 views
Comments 6
Instant Gratitude.
by David Romanelli on Oct 17, 2011
If you could stand to take a breath and be grateful for what you DO have...528 views
Comments 2
The Real Zombie Apocalypse Has Arrived. ~Darrin Drda
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 17, 2011
The real zombies are mindless, emotionless, soulless, and devoid of conscience. They cannot usually be located in space, yet they exist everywhere, and affect almost every facet of human life. They are not people, yet they hold many of the rights of persons, and uphold few of the responsibilities. They’re not even alive, yet they grow and multiply, mainly by consuming resources that rightly belong to everyone. If left unchecked, they will destroy life as we know it. Their only aim is to maximize profits, regardless of the consequences.1,600 views
Comments 4
Day 18: The Box
by Marylee Fairbanks on Oct 17, 2011
There, I said it. I am a horrible person595 views
Comments 2
I just helped the Sumatran tiger go extinct.
by Sunita Pillay on Oct 17, 2011
Sumatran tigers may go extinct so we can wipe our asses.1,099 views
Comments 8
Absence & Longing: the Spiritual Meaning of the Heart’s Longing.
by Braja Sorensen on Oct 17, 2011
Lovers separated, unrequited love, hankerings and unfulfilled dreams: what's it all about? Much has been written over the course of centuries about separation between lovers, the longing for reunion and the depth of emotion experienced in the absence of one’s beloved. Is it all a great cosmic joke designed to waste our time, smother us in feelings of remorse and rob us of our intelligence? Or is it actually the cosmic key that unlocks the mystery of the entire spiritual and material creation?4,142 views
Comments 10
Unconditional Love. ~ Ram Dass
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 17, 2011
That unconditional love allowed me to surrender, to accept his guidance on this path of the heart.1,074 views
Comments 3
The Golden Ratio of Attraction.
by Jackie Summers on Oct 17, 2011
Charisma makes us swoon but might lead us to disaster. Character is steadfast and honorable but wooden, and dull. How do we resolve this? With Phi Φ.843 views
Comments 4
The Plastification of America
by Hannah Siegle on Oct 17, 2011
We have become a nation that is reliant on plastic. A plastic trifecta: Plastic credit cards to coax us into debt, plastic containers to hold our expensive water, and plastic surgery to complete the trifecta.732 views
Comments 20
The Chinese Doctor Blew My Mind: On Healing Lyme Disease
by Claudia Azula Altucher on Oct 17, 2011
You don't tell me what is wrong with you, I tell you. Said the doctor smiling and in a sweet voice. That was new. After 46 days on antibiotics I was left in ruins, depleted of all energy and not even sure if healed from Lyme disease.636 views
Comments 17
Buddhist Meditation: Reclaiming the Awesomeness of Our Humanity.
by Benjamin Riggs on Oct 17, 2011
How is meditation and Buddhist spirituality relevant to our lives as modern-western people?1,427 views
Comments 4
Surrogate Personalities?
by Yogi Michael Boyle on Oct 16, 2011
My brain-mind's idea about who I am, meets your brain-mind's idea of who you are - and we call it a relationship. But, really, our true Minds, our hearts, never meet. Neurons may fire and we may feel like something real is happening, but it's rather quite like the Matrix.447 views
Comments 5
Top 10 Most Inspiring Moments That I’ll Take Away From Bioneers (and other things). {Bioneers}
by Kate Hormel on Oct 16, 2011
…501 views
Comments 4
Mary Evelyn Tucker on “New Stories from Ancient Traditions”. {Bioneers}
by Kate Hormel on Oct 16, 2011
“Ancient stories are now being seen as congruent with science.”130 views
Comments (1)
WWND: What Would Nature Do? A Lesson in Biomimicry by Dayna Baumeister. {Bioneers}
by Kate Hormel on Oct 16, 2011
…201 views
Comments 2
“Reindigenization” of our World View: Embracing a Different Way of Knowing. {Bioneers}
by Kate Hormel on Oct 16, 2011
"There's a deeper story living in the lands and waters”217 views
Comments (0)
Animal Love – The Musings of a Non-Vegetarian ~ Catherine Maxwell
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 16, 2011
At a restaurant last week (in Morocco) I was eating some kind of pigeon-chicken-bird. A mother dog and two sweet black puppies appeared. So cute! I was feeling homesick, and missing the total-body-wag of an old doggy friend, and here were two little surrogates. I fed them all bits of the bird-creature. They wagged and licked. But when I tried to pet them, the dogs fled. What was that all about?256 views
Comments 18
Popular Lately
- 10 Reasons I love Monsanto. 2,740 views
- Porn For Pregnant Ladies. 2,245 views
- The Lost Art of Masculinity. 2,188 views
- Simon Says: The Effed-Up Arc of a Bikram Yoga Inner-Dialogue. 1,858 views
- Amy Ippoliti: "I have decided to leave Anusara yoga." 1,649 views
- Stop a Cold in its Tracks! 1,342 views
- Photos: The Pure Essence of a Yogi {mild nudity}. 1,335 views
- Smart idea for a web site: "Hipster Porn." 1,310 views
- Quote of the Day: Melting the Ego. 1,122 views
- Sick of cleanse & detox bullsh*t, yes I am. ~ Shana Sturtz 1,036 views
- Instaclassic. Best I've seen in 6 months: Jon Stewart vs. Newt Gingrich? 1,030 views
- Why Lying Broken in a Pile on Your Bedroom Floor is a Good Idea. ~ Julie (JC) Peters 887 views
- 10 Great Quotes about Coffee. 835 views
- Someone asked the Dalai Lama what surprises him most. This was his response. 834 views
- Briohny Smyth: The Full Story, Straight from the Yogini’s Mouth. 811 views
Popular This Week
- 12 Things Every Guy Should Master to Become a Real Man. 9,553 views
- Love is Selfish. 5,652 views
- Briohny Smyth: The Full Story, Straight from the Yogini’s Mouth. 5,613 views
- Why Lying Broken in a Pile on Your Bedroom Floor is a Good Idea. ~ Julie (JC) Peters 5,455 views
- The Purpose of Marriage. 5,162 views
- Sadie Nardini Responds to "How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body." 4,423 views
- Why The Sexy Equinox Yoga Video Pissed Me Off. 3,909 views
Popular All-Time
- Someone asked the Dalai Lama what surprises him most. This was his response. 374,668 views
- Why Lying Broken in a Pile on Your Bedroom Floor is a Good Idea. ~ Julie (JC) Peters 147,418 views
- Shake the dust – this one is for you. 102,721 views
- Rockstar / Yoga fanman Adam Levine of Maroon 5 gets sexy for prostate & testicular cancer prevention. 66,602 views
- (Holy Wow Mother of God) 59,109 views
- The 10 things you’ll do once you start yoga (that have nothing to do with yoga). ~ Lee Anne Finfinger 57,316 views
- This Poster might just Change your Life. ~ Nicole Duncan 56,700 views
- Tina Fey’s prayer for her Daughter. 53,225 views
- Dating a Yoga Goddess. 48,721 views
- The video every yogi needs to see! 45,632 views
- The human body is tuned to musical vibrations. 42,154 views
- 20 Hottest Yoga Videos on Youtube. That don’t suck. [Krishnamacharya, BKS Iyengar, Pattabhi Jois, Enlighten Up! w/Nick Rosen, Daft Yoga, Richard Freeman, Bridget Woods Kramer, Tara Stiles, Elena Brower, Patricia Walden, Seane Corn] 40,040 views
Sponsors $108/month (recurring) 
TIFERET: A Journal of Spiritual Literature
Bryan Bowen Architects
The Real "2012" is Happening Now
Lighthouse Solar
Incense Guru
Joia Botanicals
Members $9/month; $108/yr (recurring)