From the Covered California home page, www.coveredca.com. Those outside California, see healthcare.gov, the national site. When you start looking into it, the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) actually seems fairly straightforward and not that complicated. In a recent presentation sponsored by California Lawyers for the Arts, someone from the Actors Fund gave a [...]
This month’s lunar eclipse in Aries underscores large themes of self-reliance, confidence, and discipline. October 2 We should expect several weeks of romantic intensity and passion as Venus enters Scorpio and remains there until October 29. This is also a place for creative intensity. The things you find beautiful may take on a dark, mysterious, [...]
The mysticism of the Moon throughout the month of September may bring up hidden sensitivities and emotions. Ground down and tap into your mature self by being consistent, bold, and open. September 1-3 We may experience some emotional frustration and battles of will when the Moon and Mars join in Cancer. Mars is debilitated here, [...]
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, [...]