From dressing the body to addressing the spirit Urban Zen Integrative Therapies comes to Los Angeles An idea can spark a movement that gains momentum and reaches far beyond one person. This is the case with the Urban Zen Integrative Therapies Program, established by fashion designer and long-term yogini Donna Karan. In 2007, the 10-day [...]
The heat of the summer ushers in the intense energy of the warrior planet Mars during a Mercury retrograde cycle. Stay active, stay cool, write, and meditate to receive the benefit of these energetic forces. July 4 There’s a high potential for arguments during the next month and a half, beginning when Mars enters Gemini. [...]
Summer is A Season When We Do Well by Paying Attention to Staying Cool The energy of the pitta dosha, according to Ayurveda, embodies qualities similar to fire. For any of us with a dominant amount of pitta in our constitution, researching decisions and operating in a way that maximizes efficiency and [...]
While the positive aspects of travel include seeing new places, meeting new people, and many other joyful experiences, we have to find ways to cope with the mind/body stress and anxiety associated with changes in our usual daily routines and rhythms. According to the science of Ayurveda, the psycho-physiological, elemental or chemical balance of an [...]
Preparing for a retreat, organizing your bag, incorporating chanting in the car, planning ahead to maintain balance, and packing a warm scarf can help you cultivate equilibrium on your many adventures, wherever your travels take you. Top 10 Tips for Staying Balanced While Traveling By Gigi Yogini 1. Pack Consciously to Lighten Your Load When [...]
In June, a new cycle begins as the energy of the universe supports the study of spirituality. A longing for truth marks the New Moon while the Full Moon teaches us to harmonize the intellect and the heart. Toward the end of June, the beginning of a Mercury retrograde cycle indicates a good time for [...]
A mother-centered approach to balancing health and well-being In Ayurveda, the journey of becoming a mother is acknowledged as a great transition. As in any transition, vata dosha, the energy of air and ether, is elevated after childbirth. Transition involves something leaving as it transforms or gives way to something else. For example, after childbirth, [...]
May starts off as a study in extremes. This shows the need for personal initiative to be driving our life. By midmonth, planets move into Taurus, bringing more ease and sharing. Then on the last day of the month, Jupiter enters Gemini. All things considered, this could be one of the most transformational months of [...]
This month the self and the other are marked by the experience of both romantic and physical intensity. April 1-3 The month starts with inspiration and focus as the Moon goes through Sagittarius, aspected by Saturn. Sagittarius is an inspired sign, ruled by Jupiter, bringing idealism and hope. But expect a sense of optimism to [...]
Balance the heavy, earthy, wet kapha energy of the spring season When people ask me what Ayurveda is, I like to describe it as an awareness. Simply stated, the practice of Ayurveda is the practice of being so in tune with the energetic patterns in your mind and body that you are able to make [...]