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Join Room to Read’s Namaste India! Global Yoga Day June 16, 2012 By Jacki Ueng As we’re reading this article, we may either be taking for granted our ability to decipher the words on the page or feeling a sense of gratitude for the ability to communicate with the world in this way. Yet, while [...]
As I arrived at Omkar108 for a special Puja in honor of the three-year anniversary of Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois’ passing, I caught myself running towards the building as the scents of incense and sounds of chanting lured me in. Before even stepping foot within the studio, I could feel the effects and years of [...]
Noah Williams:Dedicated to the Practice By Melissa Hoon Photos by David Young-Wolff Kirtan in the living room was part of Noah Williams’ North County San Diego childhood. His hippie parents and all their friends hosted these sacred music events along with Yoga and meditation classes, rituals, sweat lodges, and more led by Indian and Native [...]
Inner Power Yoga was opened in 1998 by current owner Linda Suffin and former co-owner Bryan Kest of Santa Monica Power Yoga. Although “Power” is part of the studio’s name, it refers to more than the style of Yoga; rather, it illuminates the fact that we all have the power within ourselves to be strong. [...]
Shakti Dance in Los Feliz By Melissa Chua Simona Evoli (also known as Dharma Kaur) has traveled the world immersing herself in different cultures and sharing the practice of Yoga. Simona has a background in dance, theater, and painting, and with devotion, expresses her creativity. She has brought this spirit to Los Feliz where she [...]
Songster Shows it Does Take a Village to Raise the Children of an Indian Ashram By Vanessa Harris Since the children are the future, the future is shining a little brighter in Allahabad, India, thanks to musician Trevor Hall and camp. Although responsible for many hit songs like “Brand New Day” from his latest album [...]
By Felicia Tomasko Photos by David Young-Wolff When asked about her greatest inspiration as a Yoga teacher, Briohny replies with her ready smile, “That’s easy,” she laughs. “Every minute of every day, I’m inspired by my family: my daughter Taylor, my fiancé Dice, my mother Pam, my father Peter… and my sister Ravi, whom I [...]
1. The two-hour Off the Mat, Into the World (pictured left) benefit class featuring Seane Corn and four top YogaWorks teachers--Lisa Walford, Kathryn Budig, Kia Miller and Joan Hyman--backed by Masood Ali Khan and a special performance by Jai Uttal. 2. Three full days of amazing speakers and unique presentations in The Daily Love Lounge [...]
Sat Nam Fest April 12-15, 2012. Joshua Tree. Unique Culture: Mantra and movement together are the hallmarks of Kundalini practice. This premiere weekend festival for Kundalini Yoga and music offers an in-depth experience meaningful to those who are Kundalini curious as well as long-term practitioners. Hundreds of Yogis will be together in a single track [...]
By Melissa Hoon Photos by Tai Kerbs & Martin Rusch It might be surprising to hear that seven years working at the legendary Los Angeles music venue Largo provided a training ground for the instruction of Yoga. But for teacher and Yoga at the Raven co-owner Tony Giuliano, this was exactly the case. From working [...]