Beth Shaw photo by David Young-Wolff We don’t need to look far to see that as a society we are suffering—just look at increasing rates of mass shootings, homelessness, addiction, and suicide. For many, trauma is part of the root cause of this suffering and we have learned that untreated trauma has lasting [...]
Tias Little photographed by Robert Sturman Everyone is into the core these days. We build the core, activate the core, power up the core. We look for ways to develop real core strength. Yet what in the body really comprises the core? Is the core the spine, the iliopsoas muscle or the perineal [...]
David Nichtern photo by Riley Smoller Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck In Buddhism everything has a place—a tidy system of labeling each element of the human experience (and beyond). That includes thoughts, senses, emotions, and stages of life (and death). It’s no surprise that the very first speech the Buddha gave included [...]
The Miracles of Bhuta Shuddhi When we look at what determines health and well-being, we may think in terms of our diet or weight, the amount of exercise we engage in, or the results of our medical tests. We may control our diet, exercise, or take medications to manage our health but health can also [...]
As a mystic, I have been receiving information and guidance from the angels since I was a young girl. As I watch the news, I see a world of souls searching to make sense of the daily Surprise that is thrown upon us. In a recent meditation, The Archangels (the architects of the Heavenly [...]
With the International Day of Peace fast approaching, which is a United Nations-sanctioned holiday celebrated annually on 21 September, let’s take a deeper dive into what peace means to you and how you can become peaceful. Sadhguru, yogi, mystic, visionary, and the foremost authority on yoga, offers insight into why peace of mind is the [...]
Natalie Asatryan photo by David Young-Wolff. Clothing by KiraGrace. How Yoga Supports Success When Going Back to School or Back to Work We’re entering the change in seasons from Summer Vacay (hours of binging Netflix Originals, poolside days, and mid-week beach escapes) to Back to School or Back to Work. Just thinking about [...]
Self-Realization Fellowship Mother Center in Mount Washington. Courtesy of Self-Realization Fellowship, Los Angeles. An updated version of ancient Kriya Yoga teachings for the modern era The well-maintained grounds and panoramic view of the iconic downtown Los Angeles cityscape, like the “Mother Center” itself (as the place is known to devotees), photographs like a [...]
Sarah Ezrin photographed by Emilie Bers How to develop a healthy relationship with our self-care practices Hi, my name is Sarah…and I am an addict. What kind of addict, you may ask? You name it. Honestly, I am no longer sure I am simply addicted to one thing. When I consider addiction, it’s [...]
Addiction Recovery and the Journey Home How often throughout the day do you notice you’ve gone on autopilot? How often do you find yourself doing something that isn’t good for you, that you don’t want to do, and don’t have to do, and yet find it hard not to do – like scrolling IG, or [...]