Ayurveda Q & A

Ayurveda has been practiced in the US for only about 30 years, yet it is one of the systems of medicine native to India and is thousands of years old. Readers are invited to submit questions for “Ayurveda Q & A” to ayurveda@layogamagazine.com. Q: I have suffered the past couple years with acid reflux. I [...]

By |2015-04-11T04:50:57-07:00March 7th, 2012|Ayurveda|0 Comments

“Food for the Soul” by Steven Rosen

Food for the Soul is a collection of ten essays by ten authors speaking from their hearts about vegetarianism as it relates to Yogic traditions. Some non-vegetarian Yogin readers may find the book's repeated inquiry, "Can you be a Yogin and not a vegetarian?" uncomfortable, especially with the collective consensus being probably not. Before I [...]

By |2015-04-11T05:05:32-07:00December 22nd, 2011|Books & DVDs|0 Comments

“US” by Lisa Oz

Lisa Oz may be known as the wife of ubiquitous physician Dr. Mehmet Oz, but her written work proves that she is a force to be reckoned with who has a set of valuable thoughts about how we can cultivate health—and happiness. Lisa Oz is the first to admit that there is no one cookie-cutter [...]

By |2012-02-15T12:32:03-08:00December 22nd, 2011|Books & DVDs|0 Comments

Arm and Arm

They say follow your bliss but I say follow your pain. Because I’m starting to notice that when I follow my pain, then my bliss follows me. This happened recently with my arm pain. The pain had become so bad that at the end of class, sitting in final cross-legged position, instead of [...]

By |2015-04-11T05:20:05-07:00November 27th, 2011|Health & Wellness|0 Comments

Urban Roots: Documenting A Backyard Revolution On Film

Leila Connors and Frank Fitzpatrick discuss the movement toward urban farming and community building in Detroit. “Opening a Yoga studio is one of the most revolutionary acts you can engage in today,” says film producer Leila Connors. “The practice of Yoga,” she continues, “helps you develop independent thinking, even though you don’t realize the shift [...]

By |2015-04-11T05:27:57-07:00April 13th, 2011|Film|1 Comment

The Heart of Transformation

  ‘Yoga is skill in action;’ this is one of my favorite definitions of Yoga, from the Bhagavad Gita,” says filmmaker and Yoga teacher Saraswati Clere. “Yoga constantly invites us to become our better selves.” “In this world we are challenged every day, and I find it is yoga that guides me in the skill [...]

By |2015-04-11T05:28:17-07:00April 13th, 2011|Film|0 Comments

Seven Ways to Green Your Dinner Plate

  The ideals of consciousness teach us that we are connected to each other and to our surroundings. With this in mind, we can bring the same levels of mindfulness we cultivate on our yoga mat to our decisions when buying, preparing, and eating food. Here are seven suggestions to green your dinner plate, improve [...]

By |2016-06-03T23:47:04-07:00April 13th, 2011|Green Living|0 Comments

Recipes

Celery, Beet and Carrot Spring Detox Juice This brightly colored drink offers the sweetness of beets and carrots, the saltiness of celery, and the peppery overtones of radishes, garlic, and black pepper. Parsley adds a refreshing touch of green. Spring is nature's detoxification and cleanse season. The sweet cheesecake, buttery pecan pie, and rich food [...]

By |2015-04-11T05:28:32-07:00April 13th, 2011|Recipes|0 Comments

Ayurveda Q & A

  Q. I’ve heard a lot about sesame oil and its benefits in Ayurveda. Why is it used so much and how can I incorporate sesame oil in my daily life?   A. Sesame oil comes from the tiny oval shaped sesame seed (Sesamun indicum); we all are familiar with this seed that sits on top [...]

By |2016-10-03T14:34:35-07:00April 13th, 2011|Ayurveda|0 Comments
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