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Image by Jorge Meza Many people dream of a place where the-world-as-it-is and the-world-as-we-want-it-to-be merge into one. We dream of a utopia where we are able to take a break from our everyday worries, to-do-lists, and responsibilities because the sounds, the sights, and the sensations are so potent, that the past does not [...]
The expanding vegan/vegetarian restaurant chain, Veggie Grill, is now serving Encino, making it the first location in the Valley and the ninth in LA County. “We have had many requests to open a restaurant in the San Fernando Valley and feel the area is a natural fit for us,” says Chief Energizing Officer Greg Dollarhyde. Right [...]
The Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga include powerful disciplines and practice; among the most familiar is the third, the asana practice. Many people can spend their entire lives sitting comfortably on this branch of Yoga, never striving to climb to the top, where enlightenment, or Samadhi, waits like a ripe apple waiting to be picked. [...]
Acuveda Holistic Health Center offers both acupuncture and Ayurvedic treatments under one roof along with a new opened up space for Yoga classes, allowing the local community to initiate a daily practice as a means of preventive health care. The homegrown family-owned clinic and studio is located in a bustling shopping center at Rosecrans Avenue [...]
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 [...]
Three brothers, one vision. The Flemming brothers; Dede and twins Jesse and Josh, are cofounders and architects of The Do LaB. With their largest festival --Lightning in a Bottle -- set to light up Temecula July 11-15, the brothers are breaking new grounds in the festival world with their innovative vision. Here they share the [...]
In Sanskrit, Shala is translated as ‘house’ or ‘room’, and Santosha means ‘contentment.’ Owner and founder Christina Martini knew she wanted to create a space that would offer contentment. Having worked as a nurse with cancer patients in Guam for three years, Christina saw the thera-peutic effects of Ashtanga with her own patients and knew [...]
"When I am alone in the half-light of the canyon, all existence seems to fade to a being of my soul and memories... Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it." ~ Norman Maclean Imagine standing in the midst of a wide, flowing river, looking up toward its source: the soaring [...]
Photography by Rob Shanahan An unprecedented exhibit dedicated to the phenomenal career of rock star drummer Ringo Starr made its debut at the GRAMMY museum on June 12, 2013. Ringo: Peace & Love delves into the creative and personal life of the music legend with displays of rare photographs, personal letters and artifacts [...]
Time to stock up on your canvas totes. After years of debating, a plastic bag ban written by Councilman Paul Koretz is well on its way to being enforced. On Tuesday, June 18th the Los Angeles City Council voted to approve the ban with a vote of 11:1. Due to the fact that the vote [...]