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Undressed.

by on Feb 22, 2012

They have faces and bodies. They have battle scars and history written upon them. By their rawness, I’m drawn in.

Peace from Pieces—Thoughts For 2012. ~ David Firmage

by on Feb 22, 2012

Everything that makes up my body today was once a breath of my ancestors. They were once mountains, and one day you and I will become a drop of ocean. But, this is our stuff, our bones, and skin, and sweat. What of our souls? What of who we are?


Holy Sh*t, What An Epiphany!

by on Feb 21, 2012

We took a journey through imagery, and traveled up the body through the seven chakras, where we aligned the external aspects of our life (now and as a child) with the internal energies of the subtle body. It was emotional, eye-opening, heart opening and revealing for our 32 participants. We encouraged our students to remove themselves from their day-to-day routine and “see it differently.” Their hearts were wide open to the possibilities of what lies ahead in this new year, and how only WE can make an impact and take charge of our lives. They were inspired. We were moved.



Igniting My Seva through the Caribbean Yoga Conference.

by on Feb 21, 2012

As a yogini humanitarian, my life mission or seva is to be a catalyst from transformation in the lives of others, from a place of compassion, humility and most of all love. The sangha or community that was born out of CYC arose from a place of utter love.


Janus Bifrons and beginnings. ~ Sophie Rochefort-Guillouet

by on Feb 21, 2012

One of his faces looks to the past, the other to the future. He gave his name to the month that inaugurates the year: January, the month of Janus. It can remind us that we live with memories and anticipation, inheritance and projects in this fragile and fertile intersection is called the present.

12 ways a small house has improved my life. ~ Bea Johnson

by on Feb 21, 2012

When Scott and I bought our first house, we indulged my aspirations. But after seven years of living large, varied circumstances led us to move into a house half the size. The move presented logistical challenges and I worried about "status", but I was excited about change.






Yoga: Lead Us from Darkness to Light.

by on Feb 19, 2012

Have you ever closed your eyes during your practice? What happens to your balance? What happens to your mind? Sometimes it’s scary, overwhelming and sometimes it can take you to a place of surrender and expansion of an unknown warm vastness wrapping its arms all around you in all the right places.









Grand Canyon to eliminate sale of water bottles.

by on Feb 17, 2012

Grand Canyon National Park will eliminate the in-park sale of water packaged in individual disposable containers within 30 days under a plan approved today by National Park Service (NPS) Intermountain Regional (IMR) Director John Wessels. Free water stations are available throughout the park to allow visitors to fill reusable water bottles.



Turkish Women Beekeepers to Lead Organic Revolution. ~ Catherine Jaffee

by on Feb 17, 2012

Organic beekeeping, particularly in rural untouched areas such as Northeastern Turkey is an ideal livelihood for women, because women are stable --therefore not moving their bees into areas with harmful crops or pesticides-- and beekeeping can be done right from their backyards without taking away too much time from raising a family.


Embrace the Toot. ~ Jenny Foster

by on Feb 16, 2012

So I say: to make the pants-puff more bearable, we simply have to give up the idea of “bearing” it and embrace it as a healthy and hilarious part of life. Stop being embarrassed about it and own the fart.

What the Hell are we Doing Here?

by on Feb 16, 2012

For laughs which ignite our imaginations. For learning and opening myself up to things you guys researched while I was sleeping. Or just for looking deep into your soul, if you are open and digging and sharing that stuff.




A New Flavor.

by on Feb 16, 2012

I learned about the Jewish boy she loved, who broke up with her because he could only marry someone in his faith. “Apparently, you can date a Shiksa for four years in college but you can’t marry them.” She said waving a spoonful of whipped cream. I poked at brownie chunks and evoked my boyfriend. The cheater. “He disappeared at the company Christmas party. I couldn’t find him for 45 minutes. It’s clear now where he was.”



The Anusaga and Bryan Kest.

by on Feb 16, 2012

Bryan does not suffer from an overabundance of tact. It is refreshing as hell. In his class, there is a notable lack of a "la la" layer. For me, this rawness strips yoga down to the essentials.


To suffering there is a limit; to fearing, none – Francis Bacon.

by on Feb 15, 2012

Reflecting on my earlier years, I had nearly no fear of death. At the age of 11, I came to the realization that I was going to die on or by my 30th birthday. I thought it would be most likely a car accident. I guess 30 seemed like an old age back then. There was nothing to be afraid of and, even though my life would be somewhat short, it would be very fun and fulfilling....



Surviving Very Poor. ~ Monique Ruffin

by on Feb 15, 2012

This was the scariest decision I ever made –– to become a stay-at-home single parent for a child with special needs; a choice that would change the trajectory of my life forever...I have also learned that very poor has much more to do with the spirit of a person than it does with the balance in their bank account.

“I Trust You” – More Difficult (and more powerful) than “I Love You.”

by on Feb 15, 2012

We can understand love either from the perspective of what it is or what it is not. Love is the uplifting experience of joy, ecstasy, fulfillment, contentment, delight, and abandon. Love is not the painful experience of fear, doubt, suspicion, jealousy, obsession, and attachment...

The Buddha on Food Stamps. ~ Joan Whitacre

by on Feb 15, 2012

Standing in line at a Whole Foods in an upscale mall, I was accompanied by others who were also exercising their health wise, environmentally friendly, and economically privileged choices.




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