Swami Kriyananda on Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita Autobiography of a Yogi is a book with a profound impact over the decades since it was written by the great master Yogananda. Among many who have been touched by the words, physical presence or energy of this teacher is Swami Kriyananda, who was only in his [...]
Generous Master Of Sat Nam Rasayan® A pair of twinkling eyes above a graying beard and below a neatly tied white turban, Guru Dev Singh’s radiant light only serves to highlight the intensity of his gaze. He has a unique talent for peering deep into the ailments, complexities and energetic manifestations of the person sitting [...]
Breath Of The Golden Eagle We all have a presence that extends beyond the confines of our physical body. In yogic anatomy, this is the purview of the koshas, the energetic layers. When we breathe, in fact, our breath extends both without and within the boundaries of the physical self. There are moments [...]
Promoter Of Peace Through Food Wars have been fought and explorations around the globe have been made, in search of food. But what if we entertain the thought that the food we eat can in and of itself be a cause for wars and aggression. This is part of the premise of the World Peace [...]
People begin or continue to practice Yoga for a variety of reasons, some of which include recovery from an injury or illness, surviving cancer or recovery from addictions. YogaVibes, an online site for Yoga video classes and educational material, launched in August, 2009, houses RecoveryVibe, specifically addressing this issue. YogaVibes founder and visionkeeper Brian Ratté [...]
Constructing The Yogi’s Journey Geoffrey’s journey of discovering the deeper practices of Yoga is a familiar one; with its different iterations, it could almost be called the Yogi’s Journey, a variation of the Hero’s Journey. His journey goes like this: While working construction in San Francisco, in 1997, he began experiencing problems with [...]
Amma Sri Karunamayi Beloved by many, giver of blessings, teacher of mantra and meditation, spiritual teacher Amma Sri Karunamayi embodies the grace of the divine mother. She has been teaching the philosophical and practical teachings of Yoga and Ayurveda to people in the cities where she stops and visits. LA YOGA had the [...]
Actress and health advocate Mariel Hemingway has made a name for herself that serves as a stark contrast to the legacy of her famous grandfather, writer Ernest Hemingway. Her exploration of health and well-being, Yoga, food and cooking have been public ones through her willingness to speak and through her bestselling books which include Finding [...]
Sacred and intuitive artist Rassouli often quotes Hafiz, Rumi or other mystic poets when he speaks, teaches and writes. At a painting retreat, he recently told a story that to welcome in the New Year, he approached Rumi’s verse as he would an oracle, randomly choosing words from the beloved poet to uncover [...]
Aromatic Alchemy With Essential Oils “You were calling for a lot of tulsi in this blend,” aromatic alchemist Allison Stillman said to me with a lilting voice gazing with wise eyes as she handed me a small blue bottle containing a customized blend of essential oils. She created the concoction in the midst of our [...]