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Sanskrit Comes Alive They say if you’re drawn to Yoga in this lifetime, it’s because you’ve had a relationship with it in a past life. If this is true, I’d bet Joel Bender has been down the path of Yoga before. I began practicing Ashtanga with Joel five years ago at Center for [...]
Ron Alexander The Transformative Power of Creativity My first introduction to mindfulness expert, psychotherapist and teacher Dr. Ron Alexander was at a meditation workshop he co-facilitated with Judith Orloff, MD held at Exhale Sacred Movement in Venice. His engaging and thoughtful presence is the very embodiment of mindfulness. The practice he teaches and [...]
On Creating A Circle Of Grace HEALING IS CAROLINE MYSS’ life work. She teaches, she writes, she speaks, and she’s emphatic about it. Her bestsellers include Anatomy of the Spirit, Why People Don’t Heal and How They Can, Sacred Contacts and Entering the Castle. Her upcoming book, Beyond Reason: Healing Through Mystical Wisdom and Common [...]
Psalm Isadora photographed by Amir Magal The Inner Journey From Pain To Bliss, The Outer Journey From Practice To Giving Back Psalm Isadora's exposure to Yoga took place fifteen years ago when a friend invited her to a Yoga class at a gym. At the time, she was suffering from back pain due [...]
Bhakti Fest Rocks “The Woodstock of the kirtan movement ;” this was the tagline organizers used to describe Bhakti Fest. This weekend didn’t have the mud, the nudity or the crowds, but the idea of Woodstock was conjured up (on the fortieth anniversary, no less) and it had to do with the christening of an [...]
Meeting The Man Behind The Shadow I USUALLY CONSIDER MYSELF to be conscious of what is going on around me, but when I entered a Los Angeles hotel room to interview Zhander Remete, the founder of Shadow Yoga, he seemed to appear out of nowhere, despite being in plain view. As his steady [...]
Older Volunteers Enrich America: Frank Iszak and Silver Age Yoga Honored In 1956, Frank Iszak was a political refugee who emigrated from his native Hungary to the US. He was inspired by the freedoms, liberties and social programs that are part of America’s landscape and over time, directed his energy into developing the Silver Age [...]
Accessible Yoga in West Adams District Yoga lovers can add DHARMA MITTRA YOGA LA to their weekly studio rotation. Named after Sri Dharma Mittra, who is frequently referred to as the “Teacher’s Teacher” and “The Rock of Yoga,” the studio shares Dharma Mittra’s teachings through classical Yoga practice. The sequences, “Shiva Namaskara Vinyasas” are taught [...]
Yoga’s Role In Dr. David Cumes’ Journey From Surgeon To Sangoma “WHAT ARE YOU DOING? THIS IS CRAZY. I’m a surgeon!” Dr. David Cumes recalled saying to himself while sitting in an African hut facing what could be considered off-putting rite-of-passage rituals, like sacrificing chickens and shaking, sweating and screaming while being possessed. [...]
Golden Mean Cafe With its gold-painted ceiling, mellow music and warm atmosphere, GOLDEN MEAN CAFE is a new hub where food lovers can unite, enjoy organic vegan fare and lounge afterwards in a quaint upstairs bookstore. This community-oriented café guarantees friendly service and mostly likely a personal welcome from the owner, Aaron Glassman. [...]