It is believed that bathing in the Ganges River, the Ganga, during Kumbha Mela cures the bather of all sins and evils and grants the bather salvation. Sweet deal, right? In 2012, I attended the second royal bathing day of the Kumbha Mela in Haridwar, India. It is unknown exactly how many people attend this auspicious [...]
“I do not know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to SERVE.” –– Albert Schweitzer We often describe people as having boundless energy or infectious enthusiasm. Yoga teacher, Karma Yogi and proprietor of the [...]
Palos Verdes Yoga and Fitness Under new ownership since November, 2009, Kimberly Blaine transformed the established Yoga studio formerly called Robyn’s Energy in Motion into PALOS VERDES YOGA AND FITNESS. The reinvented fitness center hosts a full schedule of classes from various Yoga styles for all levels including Vinyasa flow, Yoga for athletes and children, [...]
Amidst the accusations of China’s belated response to the devastating earthquake that hit the Tibetan area of Yushu in the early hours of April 14, 2010, the downplaying in the Chinese media of the key role that Tibetan monks have played in the rescue efforts and mourning ceremonies, alongside reports of Chinese rescue workers who [...]
Kundalini Yoga at Golden Bridge in Hollywood Kundalini Yoga in Spanish at Golden Bridge Yoga. Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 P.M. $8 Suggested Donation. Each class includes instruction in yoga, a meditation and a deep relaxation. All levels welcome. Kundalini Yoga is a science that uses breathing techniques, chanting, body movements and meditation to get you [...]
Mystical traditions of East and West tell us that the key to unlocking the mysteries of the universe is sound. In fact, they say that sound is the very fount from which our universe arises, the primordial First Cause. It is responsible for creating, sustaining, and destroying all life and all matter. Simply put, sound [...]
Foods that support the spring season include the dark leafy greens, which are cleansing as well as nourishing. This lightly spicy dish (with ginger and turmeric) makes good use of spring greens. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil 1 tsp grated ginger 1 tbsp white sesame seeds ½ tsp turmeric 1 medium carrot thinly sliced 2 [...]
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: For years now, I often have problems with canker sores in [...]
If you’re reading this, I know you’re all about finding balance in your life. You balance your body and mind through Yoga, food, and self-care. But what about money? How are you doing with balance in that area of your life? If you’re out of balance, you’re probably stuck in either one of [...]
Taking The Temperature Of The Green Economy We’ve all been watching the statistics proclaimed regularly on the news in regards to economic indicators, measurements and forecasts related to unemployment rates, loss of jobs and outsourcing. But not all of these numbers are declining, particularly in California. According to “Many Shades of Green,” a report created [...]