Media Reviews : Film Tranquil and fashionably bohemian filmmaker Philippe Caland is passionate about communicating spiritual and provocative messages. His latest film, Ripple Effect, in which he embarked on the daunting task of writing, directing, producing and starring, has arnered awards and acclaim at festivals across the country. It is the second in a spiritual [...]
We love the sweet taste, and according to Ayurveda, deprivation only leads to more craving. In order to find sweets that satisfy body, mind and soul, LA YOGA gathered a group of recipes from healthcare practitioners and noted chefs to offer treats without tricks. Enjoy. -- FM [...]
Serves 8-10 Ingredients 2 cups Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled and thinly sliced 1/4 cup maple sugar 1 tbsp lemon zest 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted and ground 10 sheets filo dough (9”x14”) 1/4 cup vegetable oil Directions Mix apple slices in bowl with maple sugar, lemon zest, [...]
YAS in Silverlake YAS FITNESS CENTER, the seven-year-old yoga and spinning center founded by Kimberly Fowler (pictured, left) with a schedule that includes classes geared for athletes is opening a new location in Silverlake. The new location’s general manager Lauren Henjum says that Silverlake is similar in “vibe and demographics” to Venice, YAS’s [...]
The New Year is a time for a new you and a new way of being in the world. As we try to get more in tune and stay centered with a new year coming, making our office more user-friendly is an important part of the transformational plan. Our office environment should be comfortable, given [...]
The Dalai Lama has described violent resistance in Tibet as “suicide” for good reason. But even though Tibetans can never hope to go toe-to-toe with China’s military machine, they have something else – a secret weapon that is not only resistant to brute force, it actually seems to become enhanced by it. When a Tibetan [...]
finding resolution through inner and outer journeys I’d grown increasingly restless for a renewal of spirit: With a politically hostile environment, eight years of a divided country and an economic meltdown of epic proportions I felt bereft of happiness and energy. Not to mention that my body was the heaviest it had ever been. Despite [...]
Ayurveda has been practiced in the U.S. for only about 30 years, yet it is one of the systems of medicine native to India. It is thousands of years old and is yoga’s sister science. Readers are invited to submit questions for “Ayurveda Q & A” to ayurveda@layogamagazine.com. Q: I am a 25-year-old woman who has been [...]
Sustainability is a series of choices, a confluence of action and attitudes. Initially, these may seem like common sense in the same way building a beautiful home happens by simply setting one brick on another. But in the modern world, we have destroyed our collective home more often than we have nurtured it. When we [...]
From Injury To Inquiry This is the second in an ongoing series on the therapeutic applications of yoga to appear in LA YOGA Ayurveda and Health magazine. I clearly remember the moment when shooting pain in my back sent me down on my knees, unable to breathe. I remember the numbness and tingling [...]