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Field of Forgiveness
I sat at one of the most popular yoga studios in NYC a few weeks back. As I waited for the teacher to begin class in…
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Yoga, a life beyond asana
Interview with KAYLA NIELSEN Could you tell us how you first started practicing Yoga? My mom has been a yoga teacher for about 20 years so…
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Concepts of Rajayoga – True Love
Love is not simply a desire, a passion, an in-tense feeling for one person or object, but a…
Roasted bell peppers with garlic, capers & fresh basil
Bell peppers, with their stunning bright colors, (red, yellow, orange, green, brown or purple) are not only beautiful…
Two Daily Yoga Postures to Practice for a Lifetime
Two yoga poses I have come to see in my work as a Yoga Therapist are strikingly effective,…
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From Drug & Alcohol Addiction to yoga and meditation
Shane Griffin is a successful entrepreneur and life coach who went from the party scene of owning nightclubs across North America, to seeking help in rehab…
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Pregnancy Regimen in Ayurveda – An Overview – Part 1
Mother and child care has been described in great detail in Ayurveda. All basic principles of Ayurveda need…
Sat Nam (One Hundred and Eight)
“ONE SITS AND BEATS AN OLD TIN CAN, LARD PAIL. ONE BEATS AND BEATS FOR THAT WHICH ONE…
Ginger for Dysmenorrhea and More
Dysmenorrhea is one of the most frequent gynecologic disorders, affecting more than half of menstruating women. Most adolescents…
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PARIVRTTA KOUNDINYASANA/Pose Dedicated To Sage Koundinya (Revolved variation)
By Louise Vas, with the guidance of Yogananth Andiappan Poses demonstrated by Clara Ho The name of…
Parivrtta Baddha Pada Bakasana /Revolved Bound Leg Crane Pose
To a lot of practitioners, Bakasana or Crane Pose is a challenging and beautiful pose as it displays…
Meditation & Fitness: 5 ways meditation makes you fitter
Meditation and exercise are a powerful combination to elevate overall fitness levels. Consistently practicing them provides the agility…