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Finding Purpose in a Bag of Beans. ~ Amanda Stuermer
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 6, 2012
Does God think I’m a total whiner? Does he look at all I have been given and think, “when will she be satisfied?” People across the globe are struggling for daily survival, and I am asking for guidance on my life’s purpose.141 views
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I Wanna Go Home. ~ Adam Hocke
by Recovering Yogi on Feb 2, 2012
A traveling yogi tries to find a studio he doesn’t loathe.196 views
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Hope. ~ Julia McCabe
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 2, 2012
Every morning the sun rises. A massive ball of fire, of spherical perfection and hot bright plasma floats in the middle of our solar system. It knows when to rise and fall and it does so regardless if we tell it to or not. Tomorrow morning, roll out of bed and stare at it. It's so bright it'll hurt your eyes and its genius proportions and miraculous properties are still there and will always be there, even if you forget about them. It will warm your spirit if you let it.97 views
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The unforgettable hike to the flagship “Torres” del Paine.
by Nicole Melancon on Jan 27, 2012
The hike was gorgeous. Our views of the surrounding mountains and the massive glacial valley were phenomenal.118 views
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Miami Twice: Miami Healthy Dining Hot Spots Part II.
by Carolyn Scott on Jan 25, 2012
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In Defense of Festivals: 10 Reasons to go to Wanderlust.
by Megan Romo on Jan 23, 2012
Okay, I know that Wanderlust has expanded over the years and along with their city events they have a number of other large festivals across the U.S., but I’m going to make myself a target and assert that not a one of them cam touch the scenery at the California Wanderlust site. Where else can you practice handstands 8,000 feet above sea level to the faint sounds of kirtan and a gentle pine scent that no car freshener can touch? Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevadas are extraordinarily compelling. Want to give Gaia some love? There’s no better place than Squaw Valley, CA.415 views
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Wanderlust? Around the World in 60 seconds {Awesome Video}.
by Shawna Turner on Jan 19, 2012
Get ready to pack your bags!301 views
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The calm after the storm: Day 4 Hike in Torres del Paine National Park
by Nicole Melancon on Jan 17, 2012
As we hiked away from the refugio, we could see the imposing Los Cuernos (“the horns”) in the background. Cristian told us that the refugio at Los Cuernos was his favorite one in the entire park and we could finally understand why. On a cloudless day, the jagged peaks of Los Cuernos soared majestically in the sky, reaching upwards behind the refugio. The view was quite stunning and serene.90 views
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Managing the Mouse – Eating in Disney with Dietary Challenges.
by Lorin Arnold on Jan 16, 2012
Disney is very accommodating to dietary allergies or other issues. They won’t accommodate your preference for a burger at the Italian place, but if you are lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, allergic to nuts, etc., they will do what they can, particularly when given the right notice.139 views
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Beautiful Time-Lapse Video Takes You Around the World in 6,237 Photos.
by Bob Weisenberg on Jan 14, 2012
"This stunning time-lapse video puts you in the passenger seat of one man’s almost year-long adventure across 17 countries. In it, you’ll see 6,237 pictures spliced together to create several beautiful, fast-paced montages that surely will make you want to pack your suitcase and take a trip this year."612 views
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A Bali Update.
by Chloe Park on Jan 12, 2012
Bali has this way of sending you through, very intensely, the karmic blender. If you want to hide, well, don't come to Bali. Your soul better be ready, because it is a wild wild ride. The beauty about being in places like this while doing this sort of work is that the environment actually supports for this type of personal work.420 views
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A Red Fiat & Wrinkled Khakis. ~ Andrew L. Crowson
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 12, 2012
I have never have been more sure I was the butt of a cosmic joke; it seems the universe aligns itself in such a way that the Divine Prankster is able to play hilarious and ironic jokes on me with ease.101 views
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A wet, cold day hiking in the icy Patagonian rain
by Nicole Melancon on Jan 11, 2012
Then Cristian said more urgently, “Is coming the rain, big rain” and we leaped at high-speed under a large bush for cover. According to Cristian, no matter what kind of advanced rain gear you have, you would be completely soaked within five minutes thus it was best to take cover and wait it out. I had never seen such an intense combination of wind and rain before in my life. It was completely, utterly wild.92 views
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The One Yoga Secret To Avoid Jet-Lag.
by Claudia Azula Altucher on Jan 11, 2012
Paul Dallaghan shared with us his technique for avoiding jet lag towards the end of Teacher Training circa March of 2009 in Thailand, and since I -like most other students- was about venture into a 20+ hour plane-ride, my ears perked up.414 views
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Transitioning Into 2012: What I left behind in Amsterdam on New Year’s Eve
by Karen Talavera on Jan 9, 2012
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My Decade of Beauty – Building the Palace Within.
by Susanna Harwood Rubin on Jan 5, 2012
How deeply do you wish to participate in your life?1,364 views
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Live! Love! Be happy! (an inspirational poster) ~ Kirk Hensler
by Recovering Yogi on Dec 20, 2011
A yoga manifesto; it's not for everyone, people.2,659 views
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The Ugly Truth About Christmas. ~ Raymond L. Greenberg
by elephantjournal.com on Dec 20, 2011
The bigger the holiday the bigger the hate factor. True or false?245 views
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Help our yogi friend Christian realize his dream with one vote.
by elephantjournal.com on Dec 18, 2011
I see and read every vote, they mean a lot to me, and they all truly make a difference!603 views
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December 16 – Viaje (Trip)
by Michelle Fajkus on Dec 16, 2011
Where did you travel this year? What was your best trip?24 views
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A Solution for Vulnerable Populations. ~ Tricia Compas
by Unreasonable Institute on Dec 14, 2011
My mentor told me, “Through the engineering of efficient water treatment and sanitation facilities, engineers save more lives and prevent more illnesses then the entire medical profession.”151 views
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Hidden Lands in Mexico’s Copper Canyon. ~ Evan Ravitz
by elephantjournal.com on Dec 13, 2011
Just 1100 miles from Boulder in the Sierra Madre of Mexico lies the misnamed "Copper Canyon." It is actually the world's largest maze of canyons, as deep or deeper than the Grand Canyon and totaling some 750 miles, three times longer than the Grand.93 views
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Taking My Holistic Break Home. ~ Ariadna Bakhmatova
by elephantjournal.com on Dec 9, 2011
"This year I was lucky to have visited a number of yoga retreats, Ayurvedic resorts and other blissful healthy sanctuaries, of which there is an immense number all over the world these days."234 views
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Wandering Yoginis: Wander #1~the attempt to define purpose by Meghan Currie
by Meghan Currie on Dec 8, 2011
But shit. The heart is so much more complex than curry and changing every time you check in...384 views
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Wandering Yoginis Intro by Meghan Currie a.k.a. Grannypantymartian
by Meghan Currie on Dec 4, 2011
Wandering Yoginis first video from India. This is an introduction describing Alyx and Iare and what the gosh dang were doing wandering on motorcycles around India. Geez I sure hope y'all like it! lovelovelove388 views
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The Yogi’s Pilgrimage into Chaos and Serenity
by Kelli Harrington on Dec 1, 2011
The reality of daily life in India was a surreal experience of chaos theory that offered a sense of order and serenity within the whirling dervish of pandemonium.128 views
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Traveling in Patagonian style: Cascada’s Eco Camps
by Nicole Melancon on Dec 1, 2011
There are few places in the world that stir up such longings and true joy of Mother Nature than Patagonia….269 views
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The Camel-haired Belt ~ Zali Nash
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 28, 2011
Long lines stream down the river bank where the masses are herded into small flocks and are allowed to walk in ten metre bursts before stopping for about 5 minutes at a time. On the pilgrimage to the hairy icon, you can purchase a snack, a cup of tea or go to the loo. It is a highly orchestrated, beautifully organised event.72 views
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Cow Kung Fu.
by HawaH on Nov 23, 2011
Scrambling for a new way to live. Carving trees with tattoos and sewing peacock feathers onto our clothes… spiritual soldiers renaming the birds and peering deep into the ocean to see where all the fish have gone. Plastic floats upon the ocean water... it does not sink, so there is still a chance for us to see it... collect and gather what we have forsaken and lost.219 views
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Take your Yoga on the Road.
by Anna Sheinman on Nov 16, 2011
Remember, you're on vacation! Slow down, chill out and have a good time!107 views
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Home May Be 11,000 kms Away but Community is Just Around the Corner~Jody Ryan
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 9, 2011
When you pick up and move 11,165 km from home you feel a little lost for a while. It’s kind of like starting school, a new job, or walking into a yoga studio for the first time, only amplified about 100 times.84 views
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In the Midst of Gorillas
by Marylee Fairbanks on Nov 5, 2011
Nestled in the lush green leaves is a black, wrinkled face. A female gorilla sits, five feet from me. She is quiet and calm. Her eyes are the color of burnt umber, wizened by thousands of long, star-lit nights on the volcano. She holds my gaze and I well up.323 views
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What I Iearned in Tibet this Summer: A Poem ~ Marianna Pease
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 26, 2011
You can survive off of green tea, steamed rolls, and Nescafe. If you have the strong felling you must go somewhere, go. I want to go to India.230 views
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An escape to Patagonia: How this incredibly beautiful, remote place cured my soul.
by Nicole Melancon on Oct 25, 2011
Patagonia has captivated and inspired the imagination of explorers and travelers for centuries. Geographically, Patagonia is one of the most remote places on earth. Located on the Southern tip of Chile and Argentina, and only 621 miles from Antarctica, Patagonia feels like it is at the end of the world. Patagonia’s remote and utter isolation combined with its spectacular scenery has added to its mystique. It is truly a magical place that is relatively untouched by man.482 views
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Liking It Hot–a Bikram Yoga Class in Spain. ~ Alexa Maxwell
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 25, 2011
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. So yoga, in another language, should be able to deliver all the things it delivers at home. Right?138 views
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How I Learned to Write
by Susanna Harwood Rubin on Oct 11, 2011
There was a heat, a feverishness that I would physically feel and still do...It was the sensation of beauty experienced bodily.919 views
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People who do yoga in airports
by Vanessa Fiola (Recovering Yogi) on Oct 11, 2011
I don't have anything against yoga in airports, per se. Traveling is uncomfortable and constricting and stressful. Yoga's good for all of those. It's just that when you're IN THE MIDDLE OF AN AIRPORT, seriously practicing a standing posture, or handstand, or anything other than say, easy pose, you kind of look like an asshole. We get it. You do yoga. You're spiritual.671 views
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