White Swan Records I first listened to David Newman’s latest album, Travel Well, as I was giving him a lift back to the city from Bhakti Fest last Fall. Still drunk on the bhav, David popped a disc of the final tracks into thecar CD player, and we floated back to Los Angeles on a [...]
“When I was a kid, our family used to watch Bonanza. I really liked having a Sunday night TV ritual.” —Anne Lamott My family’s TV ritual centered around Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In on Monday nights. I learned a lot from this time spent together—about our values and our sense of humor. It helped define who [...]
Held at the magical Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore, Wanderlust Oahu 2014 has brought together some of the most influential teachers, change makers and trendsetters to inspire consciousness and community through yoga. After two days with our feet in the sand - and on our mats - here’s a mini recap of what’s [...]
Spicy Slices Walnuts, garlic, sage, and sesame are all renowned for their ability to strengthen staying power and stamina. They are also supportive ingredients to both prepare and to rebuild the body after a night (or more) of physical affection. 2 cups ground walnuts ½ cup grated carrots 1 cup green onions, chopped 1 [...]
A variation of Herbed Almond Cheese from Raw Food For Dummies by Cherie Soria and Dan Ladermann Yield: 3 servings ½ cup Macadamia Cheese (see recipe below) 1 tablespoon light mellow miso 1 tablespoon chopped raw pine nuts 1 tablespoon finely minced red onion ½ tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 teaspoon minced [...]
On January 26th, Naam Yoga hosted a record setting gathering at The Angel of Independence Monument in Mexico City. The free Naam Yoga Super Class was attended by nearly 20,000 people in person with thousands more attending around the world via live stream broadcast. This is the fourth annual Super Class hosted by Naam Yoga. [...]
by Nomi Shannon INGREDIENTS · 1 cup hijiki (Japanese seaweed, needs to be soaked see instructions below) · 2 cups grated yam or sweet potato · 4 Tablespoons sunflower or pumpkin seeds or soaked seeds (optional) · 1 Tablespoon sesame oil · 2 teaspoons grated ginger · 2 teaspoons tamari · pinch of [...]
Eating "Green" doesn't get much easier than this! This easy to prepare raw vegan soup is a wonderful daily staple. The generous measurement of spinach makes it nutrition dense, the avocados provide sustained energy and satisfying healthy fats, and the cucumber, lemon and greens all are super alkalizing for the body. Total preparation time [...]
Chaya’s Creamy Coconut Curry is a versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of ways. Try it as a dressing marinated with raw cubed veggies for a delicious raw creamy curry, as a dip for crudite, spread in a raw wrap or Romaine leaf piled high with your favorite veggies for an exciting [...]
Raw, Vegan, Dairy-Free, and Gluten-Free I LOVE this recipe because it switches up regular guacamole with more exotic Asian flavors. Plus, it is a visually beautiful dish to get things started. Your palate and body will agree. Nutrient-dense food like this is one of the healthiest ways to eat. Nutrient density is the measure of [...]