The first time I saw Andrew Harvey speak, during one of Shiva Rea’s teacher trainings, he delivered his appeal for listeners – for all of us – to engage in activism from a grounded place of sacred passion with such fire that I thought he would combust right in front of our eyes. He has [...]
Imagine having difficulty getting to work on time, paying your bills, performing household chores and staying organized. Imagine letting yourself or letting your loved ones down, because you can’t cope with responsibilities. One explanation for this could be a condition often associated with children. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects approximately eight percent of children [...]
Ayurveda has been practiced in the U.S. for only about 30 years, yet it is a 5,000-year-old Indian system of medicine and yoga’s sister science. Readers are invited to submit questions for “Ayurveda Q & A” to ayurveda@layogamagazine.com. Ayurveda has been practiced in the US for only about 30 years, yet it is one of [...]
Sweeter voice and enhanced sense of taste through oil pulling. What does gargling have to do with health, vitality and fresh breath? Breath may be obvious, but garling with oil, water or herbs is a traditional Ayurvedic practice to support overall health. Persistent, even undiagnosed, infection drains energy from the body, particularly because of the [...]
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. It is thousands of years old and is yoga’s sister science. Readers are invited to submit questions for “Ayurveda Q & A” to ayurveda@layogamagazine.com. Q: I am a 25-year-old woman who has been [...]
Ayurveda has been practiced in the U.S. for only about 30 years, yet it is a 5,000-year-old Indian system of medicine and yoga’s sister science. Readers are invited to submit questions for “Ayurveda Q & A” to ayurveda@layogamagazine.com. Q: My husband suffers from chronic fatigue, a condition that started six years ago when he was [...]
We love the sweet taste, and according to Ayurveda, deprivation only leads to more craving. In order to find sweets that satisfy body, mind and soul, LA YOGA gathered a group of recipes from healthcare practitioners and noted chefs to offer treats without tricks. Enjoy. -- FM [...]
Serves 8-10 Ingredients 2 cups Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled and thinly sliced 1/4 cup maple sugar 1 tbsp lemon zest 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted and ground 10 sheets filo dough (9”x14”) 1/4 cup vegetable oil Directions Mix apple slices in bowl with maple sugar, lemon zest, [...]
Luxuriating yoga sessions while at home can offer some of the richest experiences of centering that you may ever have. To achieve this, you’ll need to face the demons of procrastination and laziness as well as doubt about whether you’ll know what to do without a teacher instructing. We have a tendency to slide into [...]
YAS in Silverlake YAS FITNESS CENTER, the seven-year-old yoga and spinning center founded by Kimberly Fowler (pictured, left) with a schedule that includes classes geared for athletes is opening a new location in Silverlake. The new location’s general manager Lauren Henjum says that Silverlake is similar in “vibe and demographics” to Venice, YAS’s [...]