“Soldiers, above other people, must suffer and bear the deepest wounds of war,” sadly states Brigadier General James T. Cook, who has served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 30 years. Brigadier General Cook is one of a growing number of people nationwide, both inside and outside the Armed Services, who are turning their attention [...]
The Ancient Ayurvedic Practice of Shirodhara Daily life is becoming more and more a plague of constant stress. In any given moment, there is a barrage of information competing for our attention. It is no wonder that we are increasingly feeling the effects of stress-related diseases and an increase in diseases exacerbated by constant stress. [...]
We may think we know what it means to be healthy and we may see health as the absence of disease. But in many traditional systems of medicine, including Ayurveda, health is so much more. Truly being healthy also includes our outlook on life, our relationships with others and with the Earth, and the ability [...]
Opera singer Daniel Okulitch gets on the mat to prepare to fly in the LA Opera. Bringing a cult classic to life, on stage, in the air and in song, can be a daunting, even intimidating task, but certainly rewarding. When Canadian opera singer Daniel Okulitch was asked if he was excited about [...]
Interview: Robert Thurman Robert Thurman was named by Time as one of the 25 most influential Americans. A 45-year colleague of the Dalai Lama, Thurman was the first American ordained as a Buddhist monk. He cofounded the Tibet House with Richard Gere and is professor at Columbia University. Professor Thurman is an articulate writer and [...]
Twenty Years of Sangha “Don’t underestimate the importance of a group like this,” Dr. Alan Feren pulled me aside and gazed at me pointedly. “It’s the one place you absolutely feel safe.” Dr Feren is one member of a group who gathers every Monday night in the kitchen and conference room of the [...]
According to Ayurveda, seasonal changes are times of both vulnerability and opportunity, when we can release the past season’s accumulated buildup. Cleansing can jump-start our health: body, mind and spirit. I’ve wanted to do a cleanse for years, and considered joining some friends for the mutual camaraderie of a group master cleanse (lemon juice, cayenne [...]
Speaking with Mother Maya about spiritual practice, mothers, food and Mother Earth The life of Swamini Mayatitananda (formerly known as Bri Maya Tiwari), and often referred to respectfully as Mother Maya, is a testament to the role of nourishment, and of sustained sadhana (spiritual practice). She embarked on the path of Ayurveda with an Earth-centered [...]
In Memorium: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (1917 - 2008) The first time I met Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was in Malibu, on the beach. It was a typical summer day in Southern California. Not much was happening. There was a south swell. From time to time a sun worshiper atop a towel would flip over, [...]
Ayurvedic Suggestions To Put A Spring In Your Step Wherever Your Wanderlust Takes You MOVEMENT, EXCITEMENT, new places and new experiences: If we enjoy the unexpected and the adventure, we may love to travel, to reconnect with people or discover new frontiers. Whether we dread packing a suitcase or can’t wait to get out the [...]