by Alanna Zabel Illustrations by Mary-Margaret Mitchell AZIAM Books Some of the most lasting childhood memories are shaped by books. Do you remember that feeling of awe inspired by a magical tale, or of being instantly transported to a faraway place through a vibrant illustration? Hardly a kid, I felt that childlike sense of wonder [...]
By Nirinjan Kaur Spirit Voyage The mysterious power of sacred Naam, the sound current of the ocean of consciousness, is reflected powerfully in Nirinjan Kaur’s voice. She is accompanied here by Matthew Schoening and Ram Dass Khalsa: these musicians open your heart to a world of shabads in the Gurmukhi language along with ancient sacred [...]
By: Waduda, Prasanna, and the Mystery New Earth Records To appreciate this album’s simplicity and power, let go of expectations and experience the healing properties of a tonal series of music from seven crystal bowls, chosen for their tonal healing resonance with each of the chakras. New Earth Records co-founders, Waduda and Prasanna, were inspired [...]
By: Peter Sterios and Elevate Films Gravity & Grace 2—Yoga for Longevity is the wonderful follow-up to Yoga instructor and Manduka founder Peter Sterios’ critically acclaimed first Gravity & Grace DVD. Directed by Elevate’s Mikki Willis, it features unique customizable sequences set amongst the peaceful backdrop of the Esalen Retreat Center on the famous Big Sur, [...]
Two Sides of Chris Grosso Play out in the Indie Spiritualist Author Chris Grosso is a musician covered in tattoos. A recovering addict well-versed in what it means to look inside oneself and be at peace. Indie Spiritualist is divided into “sides;” an homage to Grosso’s musical roots. The stories in “Side A: Angels of [...]
Artist Lindsey Stirling Some people are born with a talent so amazing, it seems to come from another world. I was recently introduced to a girl with that kind of gift, and was blown away by what I discovered. Lindsey Stirling is definitely one of those people. Several years ago, I worked with the legendary guitarist, Carlos Santana, and Lindsey does [...]
GuruGanesha Band Spirit Voyage Records Yogi Bhajan said that inside each human being is a light that is brighter than a thousand suns. His lectures inspired many songs and his messages set the vibration for this powerful, intuitive series of mantras. GuruGanesha Singh and Paloma Devi combine their hypnotic and stunning vocals with the mesmerizing [...]
Brenda McMorrow White Swan Records Brenda McMorrow’s Igniting the Beauty captures the sweetness of the sacred sound experience. The title itself speaks to the unique beauty we all embody, the beauty that ignites our heart fire when we chant and sing mantras. Igniting the Beauty has a variety of moods and feelings. Brenda approaches “Ganesha [...]
Josie Kramer, MA TK company Food is meant to nourish our bodies and souls. A juicy peach or a perfectly ripe heirloom tomato can provide us with nutrients and sweet memories. Unfortunately, for so many people today, their relationship with food is fraught with stress and confusion. In The Yoga of Food, Josie Kramer, M.A., [...]
The new documentary Yoga Maya offers an in-depth exploration into the many facets of yoga. One of the meanings of the word "maya" is delusion. The purpose of this film is to dissolve many of the myths and misunderstandings of what yoga really is. Yoga Maya offers a discussion around how far the West has [...]