LA YOGA Magazine will have a presence this year at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. The prestigious 10-day independent film festival runs from January 17-27 in Park City, Utah. With 46,731 attendees in 2012, it is one of the largest independent film festivals in the United States. Sundance provides year-round creative and financial support for [...]
Photos of Krishna Das at Bhakti Fest West 2012 shot by Kristina Clemens Kristinaclemens.com Chanting is called a practice for one reason: It only works if we do it. Chanting has been my main practice for years, but it took me a long time to realize that it’s only by doing it regularly [...]
Shankar, a Sanskrit name meaning “One who gives Bliss,” was the perfect surname for the late Ravi Shankar since he bestowed happiness to so many in his 92 years of life. Responsible for the introduction of Classical Indian Music to the West through his relations with The Beatles in the 60s, Shankar set the Western [...]
Staying Active, Staying Fit Millions have been introduced to home fitness as a result of Jane Fonda’s popular workout videos back in the 80’s — the first-ever home exercise videos. With more than 17 million sold, initially on VHS, her series not only launched an entire generation of leg warmer-wearing aerobics enthusiasts, it also set [...]
A Soulful Approach to Wellness: Moderation and Movement Ne-Yo is one of the hardest working and most talented artists I know! Even if you don't recognize his name or know his current #1 single, "Let Me Love You," you may be familiar with some of his other hit songs, "Miss Independent", "So Sick", and "Closer.” In addition to [...]
Be in the Bhav Released by White Swan Records Within the Bhakti Yoga community, the calendar year is now measured from one Bhakti Fest to the next. This is when friends and family from all parts of the world join together again in elated sound and celebration at this epic yoga and kirtan festival. With the [...]
Women of Bhakti By Producer Jahnava Hausner & Filmmaker Hilary Tapper Brij Productions/Mantrology Women of Bhakti is a narrative investigating what it means to be a woman on the Bhakti, or devotional, path featuring visions of colorful India with interviews from well-known figures including Shiva Rea, Sara Ivanhoe, and the late Yamuna Devi, to whom [...]
By Indradyumna Swami Torchlight Publishing Inc. “Preach boldly and have faith in the Holy Names!” were personal directions Swami Prabhupada, founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, gave to HH Indradyumna Swami. Following these instructions, Indradyumna Swami entered the renounced order of sannyasa and has been responsible for spreading Krishna Consciousness around the world. [...]
A visually captivating documentary offers a lyrical view of today’s world Samsara is a Sanskrit word that refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, the turning wheel of this earthly existence, upon which we continue to spin until we attain the freedom of liberation. Director Ron Fricke and Producer Mark Magidson, the duo who [...]
Reflections on Pilgrimage There was The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper, The Beastie Boys’ Ill Communication, and now there’s is Pilgrimage by MC Yogi. Reaching #1 on the iTunes World Music charts upon release, MC Yogi’s sophomore album dives deeper into self-inquiry, spirituality, and Slick Rick stylings guaranteed to get your non-bhakta brethren break-dancing to the beat. I had [...]