DVD Review: Liquid Asana Live is a 12 disc series of a vinyasa flow yoga practice. by Micheline Berry (Udaya Entertainment) This set of 12 DVDs is perfect for anyone looking for a transformative home practice. Micheline Berry, known for her dance-infused style of vinyasa flow (Liquid Asana) collaborated with producer Yariv Lerner to film at [...]
Bhakti Juggernaut by Dub Kirtan All Stars Dub Kirtan All Stars is a collaboration between David Starfire (world music DJ and one of my musical heroes), DJ/breakbeat producer FreQ Nasty, and a team of talented artists (Chaytanya, Srikala, MC Yogi, Donna De Lory, J Brave, Arjun Baba, Lili Haydn, Rik Sharaj, Ysanne Spevack, DVine 1, and [...]
DIOR AND I - a documentary film about the Christian Dior house by Fre’de’ric Tcheng “Dior and I” a film by Fre’de’ric Tcheng opened in Los Angeles and select cities nationwide on April 17. This leisurely paced yet captivating documentary takes the viewer inside the Spring 2012 arrival of designer Raf Simons’ to the storied fashion [...]
Book Review: Shortcuts to Mindfulness: 100 Ways to Personal and Spiritual Growth by Cathering Auman, LMFT Green Tara Press In this fast-paced world, many of us don’t have the time to relish this journey of life. We are overworked, underpaid, and disconnected. This can cause dis-ease. However, we can push the reset button by utilizing some [...]
On My Nightstand: Antony Van Couvering The publicly-listed company Minds + Machines has burst on the yoga scene recently with the new launch of .yoga, the top-level domain joining the ranks of other specialty web addresses that end in evocative descriptors, including .fashion, .cooking, .wedding, and .surf. CEO Antony Van Couvering knows something about words [...]
Music Review: Yoga Lounge (PUTUMAYO) by Various Artists Putumayo has long been famous for introducing quality world music compilations. While the overall vibe of Yoga Lounge is thoughtful and subdued, it’s engaging and full of sonic surprises. Every musical arrangement is rich, organic, and authentic. Ben Leibach (a much sought-after world/devotional music producer) treats us [...]
The Warrior’s Path: Living Yoga’s Ten Codes by Derek Beres Outside the Box Publishing In The Warrior’s Path: Living Yoga’s Ten Codes, Derek Beres provides an entertaining, thought-provoking read relevant to anyone open to a fresh perspective on living ethically in modern society. His approach guides us through the yam as and niyamas, yoga’s 10 [...]
Book Review: Living with Intent By Mallika Chopra Harmony Books The subtitle of Mallika Chopra’s third book, Living with Intent: My Somewhat Messy Journey to Purpose, Peace, and Joy, identifies the sometimes rocky path we all walk finding our purpose, peace, and joy. You might think that Mallika’s famous last name (her father is Deepak Chopra) [...]
Music Review: Kirtan: Yoga for the Heart by Ryan Brewer Artist, musician, and teacher Ryan Brewer’s debut album transcends genres and generates a universal love that is felt from the moment you hit play. His devotional voice is a perfect match for the catchy melodies that allow listeners to learn after only the first or [...]
Book Review: Healthy Happy Sexy by Katie Silcox Beyond Words Publishing With wit and a saucy sense of humor that had me smiling all the way through, Katie Silcox makes Ayurveda practice accessible, and, yes, sexy with her new book: Healthy Happy Sexy: Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women. But don’t be fooled by Katie’s southern charm, she [...]