Roga Run+Yoga on the Santa Monica Pier The Santa Monica Pier is not only an iconic symbol of Southern California and the end of the road of Route 66, now it’s become an open-air yoga studio with expansive views of the Pacific. At the first Roga (running and yoga) [...]
Hemp History Week hosts hundreds of events nationwide to educate people on the benefits of industrial hemp and encourage a lift of the ban on the growth of this crop. Currently, federal policy prohibits US famers from growing hemp despite its growing popularity and market for a healthy food source, eco-friendly textiles, clothing, building materials, [...]
by: Wah! Wah! knows something about healing, and she masterfully shares that knowledge in these pages. In her experience, healing relates to how we interact vibrationally with the world in which we live—with all of our senses, in all aspects of life. Her own commitment to healing is in itself multi-faceted. Through music, yoga, teaching, [...]
Every year, thousands descend upon Los Angeles in the quest to follow their dreams, some of which manifest on a yoga mat or behind a harmonium. These were the dreams of Ashley Wynn, who was a heartfelt part of the LA scene until she moved away to open The Grateful Yogi, her own yoga studio [...]
Photo by Cliff Booth Cycles of the Day: How to Flow with them According to Ayurveda, the energetic qualities of the doshas (vata, pitta, and kapha) rotate throughout the day so that different influences predominate in different cycles of the day. They can affect our practices of asana, pranayama, and meditation, as [...]
One of the most notable features of the RA MA Institute for Applied Yogic Science and Technology in Venice is the gong. It’s the only 60-inch gong in Los Angeles and the stories around it are the stuff of myth—mixed in with some truth. It takes months to make a gong this size; it was [...]
India.Arie Embraces Meditation and Yoga to Fuel her Music Many a yoga practitioner's playlist has included a heartfelt composition by Grammy-winning soul singer India.Arie since her 2001 Motown Records debut, Acoustic Soul. India.Arie takes us right along with her with groovy beats and thoughtful lyrics in songs like, “Beautiful,” “The Truth,” “Video,” and others. Her [...]
This afternoon, renowned author, speaker, and advocate for community involvement in social change, Marianne Williamson, has announced her independent candidacy for the US House of Representatives, California District 33. Marianne's insightful analysis of political issues, her commitment to democracy and citizen participation, her dedication to spiritual ideals and conversation, and her meaningful engagement in positive [...]
From dressing the body to addressing the spirit Urban Zen Integrative Therapies comes to Los Angeles An idea can spark a movement that gains momentum and reaches far beyond one person. This is the case with the Urban Zen Integrative Therapies Program, established by fashion designer and long-term yogini Donna Karan. In 2007, the 10-day [...]
This year, Bhakti Fest will be lighting five candles on its birthday cake. The inspiration for the event began decades prior, when producer Sridhar Silberfein envisioned a spiritual gathering akin to the energy and community of Woodstock, yet with a more peaceful vibe and devotional attitude. You could say that even Woodstock had its roots [...]