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Up Your Teaching Game: Theme Weaver (Book Review). ~ Jennifer Braun

by on May 19, 2013

Teaching is a practice too! Part instruction manual and part workbook, Theme Weaver: Connect the Power of Inspiration to Teaching Yoga by Michelle Berman Marchildon is a guide for any yoga instructor wanting to successfully move from teaching an asana practice to teaching yoga. Let me be the first to tell you that you need to be [...]

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The Illustrated Yoga Mala: A Handy Quick Reference Guide (for People Over 50).

by on May 12, 2013

Some people think that yoga is only for certain people and is only a bunch of fancy movements. “When actually anyone can practice because yoga is much more than poses (asanas). But if the asanas appeal to you, there are many that are beneficial and potentially possible for elders. You are never too old to [...]

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The Shambhala Principle: Discovering Humanity’s Hidden Treasure. ~ Stephanie Vessely

by on May 10, 2013

I was about halfway through Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior, by Chogyam Trungpa when The Shambhala Principle arrived at my door. It was written by Sakyong Mipham, Chogyam Trungpa’s son. It arrived just in time—in my work for elephant journal I’ve spent a lot more time than I used to scouring the internet [...]

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The Yoga Resource Practice Manual with Darren Rhodes. {eBook Review} ~ Amy Cushing

by on Apr 19, 2013

Note: The author was given a free version of this eBook. However, all expressed viewpoints, positive and negative, are that of Amy, and Amy alone. Read on! The moment I opened up the Yoga Resource Practice Manual by Darren Rhodes, I was impressed. The manual is simplicity at its best, with straightforward instructions and great use [...]

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A Seat of Her Own. ~ Rose Riccio {Review}

by on Apr 17, 2013

{Note: elephantjournal.com received this item for free, in return for a guarantee that we would review said offering. That said, we say what we want—good and bad, happy and sad.} So I used the IKUKO meditation bench this morning and these are my first impressions: What an incredibly beautiful piece of art! The richness of the grain, [...]

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elephant reviews: Bohemian Biergarten in Boulder, Colorado.

by on Apr 14, 2013

Bohemian Biergarten is a rustic beer garden located in the heart of downtown Boulder. Serving European Draft Beer, Pretzels, Sausages, Goulash, and more… Happy Hour Daily 3:00 – 6:30: Brat, Fries, Kraut, Bread, Mustard, and a Giant Bier for $10 History Established in 2013 Czech-owned and run.   10 Reasons Biergarten is the best thing [...]

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Finding Joe. {Review}

by on Mar 25, 2013

“We Must Be Willing to get Rid of the Life We’ve Planned So As to Have the Life That Is Waiting For Us” ~ Joseph Campbell Even though we have never met, I have long considered Joseph Campbell to be the Godfather of The Bliss Mistress, which is the name I have come to be [...]

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The Zen of Yoga. ~ Michelle Teasdale

by on Mar 19, 2013

The Heart of Practice: Understanding Yoga from the Inside fuses two of my passions: Zen Buddhism and yoga. In this book,  author Orit Sen-Gupta gives an overview of the different aspects of practicing yoga—breath, asana, meditating—along with chapters on teaching and dying. The practical chapters resonated with me the most, particularly the ones on asana, [...]

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The True Secret of Writing by Natalie Goldberg. ~ Stephanie Vessely {Book Review}

by on Mar 18, 2013

Source: books.simonandschuster.com via Jen on Pinterest Writing: The Practice Upon opening Natalie Goldberg’s latest book, The True Secret of Writing: Connecting Life with Language, I had a feeling similar to that of sinking into a favorite chair. It’s soft and well worn. It molds to you and meets you where you are—supporting you and lifting [...]

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The Soul of Wellness.

by on Mar 6, 2013

Guide to Healing and Wholeness Note: I received this book for free, in return for a guarantee that I would review it. That said, I say what I want—good and bad, happy and sad. I settled into my well-worn reading chair with a highlighter in hand; my thoughts pirouetted about the broad subject of this book [...]

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Tiesta Tea Brings the Tea Leaves Out of the Bag. ~ Josie Huang {Product Review}

by on Mar 3, 2013

Source: goo.gl via Macailey on Pinterest     Note: elephantjournal.com received this review item for free, in return for a guarantee that we would review said offering.  That said, we say what we want—good and bad, happy and sad. Good tea is hard to find sometimes. Though I’ve been more of a coffee drinker for most of [...]

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27 Stars, 27 Gods: The Astrological Mythology of India. {Book Review}

by on Jan 22, 2013

If you want to understand Vedic astrology then it is helpful to have a working knowledge of these 27 stars. And as Joseph Campbell has so convincingly shown, if you want to really understand the heart of a people, then the best place to look is their mythology.

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This I Know by Susannah Conway: A Story of Grief & Rebirth. ~ Miri McDonald

by on Jan 2, 2013

Susannah Conway experienced deep loss when her partner died suddenly of a heart attack in the early years of their lives together. This I Know is Susannah’s story of her journey through her grief. “Our relationship ended in the middle of the conversation, and there was still so much to say.” It’s different from any [...]

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Hell-Bent Journey into the Crazy World of Bikram Yoga.

by on Dec 21, 2012

“People come to me and think yoga is relaxing … No! Not for you! Waste of time! Here I chop off your dick & play Ping-Pong with your balls. You know Ping-Pong? That is yoga!” Welcome to Bikram’s world of Yoga.

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21st Century Yoga: A Review.

by on Nov 1, 2012

These writers discuss the transformative powers of yoga for the individual as well as society, while exposing the pitfalls of a yoga that changes in concert with a culture which is now in social, economic, environmental and political unrest.

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One Man’s Path to the Mindful Life. ~ Michelle Teasdale

by on Oct 26, 2012

*Note: the author received this book for free in return to review the said offering. That said, she says what she wants—good or bad, happy or sad. Misadventures of a Garden State Yogi is Brian Leaf’s personal journey to peace and happiness through yoga, meditation, Ayurveda and mung beans. The book is a lighthearted look [...]

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Exploring the Garden of your Belly with Shiva Rea. ~ Miri McDonald

by on Oct 8, 2012

{Note: the author received this DVD for free in return to review the said offering. That said, she says what she wants—good and bad, happy and sad.} Let me start off by saying that my abs are really sore. In a good way. I just did Shiva Rea’s Core Yoga DVD and I can personally [...]

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Rodney Yee’s Core Centered Yoga.

by on Oct 8, 2012

  Rodney Yee was one of my first introductions to yoga, back before every neighborhood had four studios and the only place to find yoga VHS tapes was at Best Buy. Gaiam sent me the new Rodney Yee Core Centered Yoga DVD to review and I have to say that I really enjoy it. I [...]

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Healthy Foods from A to Z. ~ Miri McDonald

by on Sep 28, 2012

Children’s Book Review *Note: the author received this book for free, in return for a guarantee that we would review said offering. That said, she says what she wants—good or bad, happy or sad. When I opened up Healthy Foods from A to Z (Spanish title: Comidas Sana de la A a la Z) by Stephanie Maze, [...]

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Sequencing Yoga Classes—Keys to Building a Better Class.

by on Sep 16, 2012

Note: the author received this book for free, in return for a guarantee that she would review said offering.  That said, we say what we want—good and bad, happy and sad. ~ ed. One major way we express our voice and perspective as yoga teachers is through the way we sequence our classes. Unless you [...]

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My Experience with “Sacred Fire” by Kino MacGregor. ~ Raquel Racusin

by on Sep 11, 2012

Sacred Fire: My Journey into Ashtanga Yoga is a truly refreshing, touching and inspiring read. This past week, I took a vacation with my family to Cancun during the last week of my second trimester. I am now expecting my third child, (it’s a boy). Finding your center and continuing to walk your dharma can [...]

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From Office Hell to Yoga Heaven. ~ Miri McDonald

by on Sep 8, 2012

Book Review *Note: the author received this book for free in return to review the said offering. That said, she says what she wants—good and bad, happy and sad. If you’ve been sitting in your cubicle dreaming up yoga sequences, Leah Kim’s From Office Hell to Yoga Heaven was written for you. Not only will you [...]

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Mindful Cookbooks for Back to School.

by on Sep 5, 2012

Back to school means back to a more regular routine for most families. I don’t know about you, but for me, routine often becomes rut—especially where cooking is concerned. Breakfast needs to be fast before the school bus and getting to work. Lunch often needs to be portable. Dinner needs to be easy and fit [...]

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Porch Lights: A Novel by Dorothea Benton Frank. {Book Review} ~ Melody Lima

by on Aug 19, 2012

A title like Porch Lights: A Novel sings to me, especially in the summer. I spent a great deal of my childhood hanging out on porches in Cape Cod. This book was a must read for me. This sweet and witty novel by Dorothea Benton Frank, the author of Sullivan’s Island (Low Country Tales) and [...]

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Observe Your Inner Speed Limit. {Book Review}

by on Jul 1, 2012

The language in the book is user friendly and replete with humor. The author, while supporting nunneries in the East and teaching in the West, is a married lama and father of two daughters, giving him experience understanding relationships and matters of both the heart and the mind.

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Western Gold: A Bouldering Film by Alex Savage {Review}. ~ Jackie Hueftle

by on Jun 26, 2012

Western Gold is certainly not your average bouldering film. If you are a climber of any type you will find things to enjoy in this 90-minute testament to the beauty of the areas we visit and the joy we find in the sport we love.

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elephant reviews: Inner Wave Organics Yoga Pants. ~ Lindsay Friedman

by on May 11, 2012

elephant (then, Lindsay) received this review item for free. That said, we always say what we think, nicely. ~ ed. Who made your yoga pants? Inner Waves Organics practices elephant journal’s idea of the mindful life. Most yoga apparel sold in the U.S. is not organic and isn’t even produced in the States. They are [...]

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How I Survive Colds & Teething.

by on Apr 26, 2012

When she began teething it was like she was replaced by a demon baby. Aurélia was no longer here. My toddler is a pill popper. We have to watch her when serving lunch or else in the blink of an eye grandma’s thyroid medicine vanishes. When my daughter, Aurélia, began teething, an amber teething necklace [...]

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