Vedic Astrology November 2015 by Sam Geppi November 2015 is going to be intense. For the majority of the month Mars and the North Node (Rahu) will be joined and very close. This may create explosive situations globally and personally. It will be more important than ever to stay close to your spiritual practices and [...]
An Ayurvedic Practice to Awaken Perception By Jeff Perlman Imagine taking a simple inhalation that is far more powerful than one of the hundreds of unconscious breaths you take each day. This inhalation carries the magic of an Ayurvedic herbal formula that not only awakens your perception, but also stimulates your intelligence and balances the [...]
Looking for the answer to bright and shiny hair? Chia Seeds may be the answer. By Tiffany Caronia We keep hearing about the benefits of eating chia seeds and seeing these omega 3 oil-rich seeds being incorporated into delicious recipes. Now, Trissola Professional has created Chia Smoothing Oil to infuse the superfood benefits of these [...]
Not Your Mama’s Motherhood: Renewal through a New Momma Vacation By Laurel House Two weeks before I finally went into labor, I started craving a vacation. I imagined my non-pregnant body, barely covered in a bikini, tanning on the beach in Maui or Mexico beside a man I loved. But instead I continued to lie there, [...]
What to Pack for Delivery and Diaper Changes on the Go By Laurel House Being a new mom means an entirely different set of accessories than you may be used to carrying. From stocking the hospital bag, driving home after delivery, scheduling breast feeding, venturing out in public, and everything new to the routine of [...]
Sip on this potent herbal tea daily for anti-aging and increased vitality. Ancient Chinese history is replete with tales of wise elders (men and women) who lived as recluses in the high forests of China’s five sacred mountain ranges. Legend states they attained immortality by taking elixirs of special herbs. Scroll paintings depict old sages [...]
Vedic Astrology by Sam Geppi This month, we may feel a reprieve after the intensity of the previous month’s eclipse cycle with the beginning of the month bringing in cosmic energies of peace and calm. Early in the month (on October 9) Mercury stations direct, providing support for increased clarity and the ability to pay [...]
Yoga Entrepreneurs Launch YUNI, the first Yoga-inspired beauty brand When I was introduced to Emmanuel Rey, cofounder and CEO of YUNI, a natural line of personal care products designed by and for yogis, it was a casual meeting at the French Market Cafe in Venice, a personal favorite for over a decade. A dear student [...]
YOGASMOGA takes high-performance yoga clothing to the next level. Beverly Hills (9458 Dayton Way), 310-273-9642 yogasmoga.com When we embrace the philosophy of yoga, it affects all aspects of our lives beyond the mat. Sister and brother team Tapasya and Rishi Bali founded the company YOGASMOGA on the principle that our practice also influences [...]
Fit Gal's Closet in La Quinta offers active wear for all types of workouts. Although the practice of yoga inherently helps us to feel more beautiful and confident in our own bodies, sometimes the images of idealized beauty surrounding us can have the opposite effect. Instead of perpetuating this culture by catering to just a [...]