Arm and Arm
They say follow your bliss but I say follow your pain. Because I’m starting to notice that when I follow my pain, then my bliss follows me. This happened recently with my arm pain. The pain had become so bad that at the end of class, sitting in final cross-legged position, instead of [...]
July-August 2011 Astrology
L.A. Heaven to Earth By Tamiko Fischer The astrological forecast for July-August is based on Vedic astrology and the Panchanga (Vedic calendar) whose five limbs include: 1) day of the week (Vara) 2) day in the lunar cycle (Tithi) 3) half-day in the lunar cycle (Karana) 4) zodiacal position of the Moon in lunar mansion [...]
The Ayurvedic Benefits of Chia Seeds
Tiny but potent, chia seeds are brimming with benefits that can promote and sustain optimal health. Two notable properties of chia seeds are that they support deep hydration and are an excellent source of high quality fiber. These qualities allow chia seeds to improve and maintain our ojas (inner strength and vitality). Eating chia seeds [...]
Dr Andrew Weil Talks about Spontaneous Happiness
We all want to be happy. It’s something that we’ve even written into the Declaration of Independence, “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Evidence reveals that collectively, we are anything but: Current statistics state that one in ten Americans are taking antidepressant medications. This pervasiveness suggests that something far beyond a simple state [...]
Strengthen Your Immune System Using Ayurveda
Ayurveda has been practiced in the U.S. for only about 30 years, yet it is one of the systems of medicine native to India and is thousands of years old. Readers are invited to submit questions for “Ayurveda Q & A” to news@layoga.com. Question: What types of practices are used in Ayurveda to help [...]
October 2011 Astrology
The astrological forecast for October is based on Vedic astrology and the Panchanga (Vedic calendar) whose five limbs include: 1) day of the week (Vara) 2) day in the lunar cycle (Tithi) 3) half-day in the lunar cycle (Karana) 4) zodiacal position of the Moon in lunar mansion (Nakshatra) and 5) relationship between the positions [...]
Seven Ways to Green Your Dinner Plate
The ideals of consciousness teach us that we are connected to each other and to our surroundings. With this in mind, we can bring the same levels of mindfulness we cultivate on our yoga mat to our decisions when buying, preparing, and eating food. Here are seven suggestions to green your dinner plate, improve [...]
Ayurveda Q & A
Q. I’ve heard a lot about sesame oil and its benefits in Ayurveda. Why is it used so much and how can I incorporate sesame oil in my daily life? A. Sesame oil comes from the tiny oval shaped sesame seed (Sesamun indicum); we all are familiar with this seed that sits on top [...]
It Happens…Stress
You get stuck in traffic, you can’t find a parking spot, or you just plain lost track of time. This does not make you a bad person, nor does it make you a bad yogi. And just because you are running a few minutes late to class doesn’t mean that you should ditch the [...]