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I am Utterly Obsessed. ~ Chelsea Tegtman

by on Feb 10, 2012

I believe I have become utterly obsessed with my body image and what I am putting into my body. I would probably even be considered to have an "eating disorder." Geeze, what a huge bummer! Or is it? Maybe this realization isn’t such a bummer; maybe it’s the doorway to loving myself again and the window to seeing the true image of the person in the mirror.

You Call That an Article? ~ David Regelin

by on Feb 10, 2012

The article had taken a fragment of our two interview sessions, wherein I spoke of the transformational potential of a yoga practice, and turned it into a four page rant and complain session.

The Loneliness of Meditation. ~ Sheila Singh

by on Feb 9, 2012

After more than six months of consistent practice, my meditation has become an almost lonely place of self observation. I watch as various thoughts fire off, one at a time. And each time I return back to my breath. Trying not to judge, to anticipate, to linger. Just returning to the breath.

Let Your Sh*t Fly. ~ Olga Feingold

by on Feb 9, 2012

The YogaHope philosophy heals trauma through recognizing your emotions, working through them on the mat, and learning to create emotional and mental space through a specialized intentional training.

Tending Love’s Fire. ~ Christian de la Huerta

by on Feb 9, 2012

Similarly, though its initial spark might be as simple as lighting a match, maintaining a relationship is a complex endeavor requiring effort and attention. Using a bow, string and spindle stick to make fire is not easy, and neither is keeping a relationship alive.

Denver: Kirtan Event with Dave Stringer this Friday, February 10th.

by on Feb 8, 2012

Catch the live music/yoga class with Denver's own Denise Cook and Hilary O'Toole at 6 p.m., or come for the Kirtan (sacred chant) concert at 8 p.m. The call and response form of mantra chanting known as Kirtan is a consciousness-transforming practice, directing the singers to vanish into the song as drops merge into the ocean.

The Missing Link between the Physical and Spiritual: How the British Colonialist Deliberately Sabotaged Yoga. ~ Simon Hollington

by on Feb 8, 2012

Human evolution was never meant to be left to chance. The means to work with one’s own biochemistry in order to alter negative health and emotional patterns, by altering your own DNA, is central to the tantric alchemical tradition and the missing link to evolution through yoga.

What Men Really Want. ~ Richard Sanchez

by on Feb 7, 2012

When haven’t you ever just jogged a little faster; or did a few more push-ups at the gym; risked “herniating” something by the free weights; or played your guitar a little louder; or danced a little more conspicuously in a nightclub; or changed into your lucky pair of jeans; or adjusted your spectacles; or strategically cleared your throat; or put on your sunglasses; or spoke in a lower, manlier voice in the presence of a lady?

Are You a Divine Being on a Cosmic Quest? ~ Lisa Rivera

by on Feb 7, 2012

As I have gotten older, it seems my level of discernment has only become clearer. This has been difficult at times as everyone wants to be liked, everyone wants to be part of something and everyone would like approval. But for me, none of those things seem to matter in my search for authenticity.

A Yogini’s Guide to the Fine Art of Friendship (or, Girl, Stop Dissing Me for Your Man.) ~ Marthe Weyandt

by on Feb 7, 2012

Having a few good friends (and I don’t mean 1,000 plus Facebook friends) is important in today’s fast-paced world. As young people delay marriage and move far from family for work or educational reasons, we find ourselves relying more heavily on female friends than women of generations past. We talk. We have coffee or lunch. We dish about really creepy dates or bad jobs. Think of the popularity of shows featuring platonic pals, like Sex and the City. Friends become one’s surrogate family.

Give Grains a Chance. ~ By Leslie Cerier

by on Feb 6, 2012

Want to be deeply nourished? Eat whole grains! Loaded with B vitamins, vitamin E, magnesium, iron, fiber, and valuable antioxidants not found in fruits and vegetables, whole grains give you tasty protection against cancer, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.

Government Regulated Yoga? ~ Ira Israel

by on Feb 6, 2012

The studio will close and the state government will step in to regulate all aspects of Teacher Training the same way they regulate all aspects of becoming a licensed psychotherapist....The problem for me is that 90% of what's being called yoga in America has little to do with the original purpose of yoga, uniting with the divine.

Hey NYT, My Body Was Wrecked Before Yoga! ~ Anthony Grim Hall

by on Feb 5, 2012

So my knees were shot, as was my back, and probably my liver. I was overweight and suffered from stress. I felt bloated after every meal, developed kidney stones and had to have my gall bladder removed—my body was wrecked, just living your life can do that!

Teaching Children about Diversity. ~ Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw

by on Feb 4, 2012

When I present my book at schools and see American children bowing to each other saying, “Namaste” and asking to “play more yoga,” or when I am chanting the ancient Sanskrit alphabet call-and-response-style with hundreds of African American or Latino students, I am heartened to see their curiosity bloom as they discover a new culture.

Are You a Yoga Show Off? ~ Charlotte Bell

by on Feb 4, 2012

When teachers show off, it causes at least some students to feel inadequate. Many will feel that they are not capable of doing yoga at all if they can’t do fancy poses. How many times have you heard someone say she can’t possibly do yoga because she is not flexible?

Shiva Rea & Sensuality. ~ Dee Greenberg

by on Feb 4, 2012

I have eight solid years of yoga teacher training with Shiva Rea under my belt. Let it suffice to say that Shiva does not call it a transformational practice and an evolutionary journey for nothing.

Be Careful of ‘Green’ Cleaning Products. ~ Dr. Joseph Mercola

by on Feb 3, 2012

The truth is, most cleaning products on the market are toxic chemical cocktails, and when you spritz your bathtub or kitchen counter with that brightly colored liquid you're exposing yourself and your family to endocrine-disrupting phthalates, carcinogenic benzene, and organ-damaging phenols, just to name a few.

Just a Little Wounded. ~ Tammy Foley

by on Feb 3, 2012

From the age of 13 I have suffered from anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders and at times, hopelessness. These things are a direct result of being sexually abused as a child. I have sought therapy many times during my adult life, and each time I have worked through different emotions relating to the abuse.

Question of the Day: Does Practicing Yoga Cause Divorce? ~ Chrys Kub

by on Feb 3, 2012

The thing is I truly believe that some people are meant to be in our lives for just a season, to teach us what we need to know and for us to teach them. Then when that time is over, we move on. And I believe the practice of yoga is a tool which helps us to see that more clearly, and if it is time to move on, we now have the courage to do so..

Banish depression with the tree of happiness. ~ Carolanne Wright

by on Feb 2, 2012

The leaves of the Mimosa close during the night and when it rains. Due to this unique characteristic, it has been referred to as the "Sleeping Tree" in Japan. In China, it is known as the "Tree of Happiness" because of its calming herbal properties.

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