Meditation by Dr. Lorin Roche A meditation on satisfaction and dissatisfaction inspired by The Radiance Sutras, a new translation of the vijnana bhairava tantra Tripti-yoga – “satisfaction” - (Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary, p 454) Keith Richards said something the other day on the radio that really struck a chord in my heart. He was talking about [...]
Leila Connors and Frank Fitzpatrick discuss the movement toward urban farming and community building in Detroit. “Opening a Yoga studio is one of the most revolutionary acts you can engage in today,” says film producer Leila Connors. “The practice of Yoga,” she continues, “helps you develop independent thinking, even though you don’t realize the shift [...]
‘Yoga is skill in action;’ this is one of my favorite definitions of Yoga, from the Bhagavad Gita,” says filmmaker and Yoga teacher Saraswati Clere. “Yoga constantly invites us to become our better selves.” “In this world we are challenged every day, and I find it is yoga that guides me in the skill [...]
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 [...]
A Meditation On Wonder From The Radiance Sutras, A New Translation Of The Vijnana Bhairava Tantra There is a feeling we all know -- a mixture of surprise and delight, caused by perceiving something marvelous, and we want to stay there, drink it in, and know more. It’s called wonder, and the body responds -- [...]
Our bodies tell the stories of our years, our experiences, our habits, patterns, and traps; sometimes it may feel as though we spend our time on Earth trying to figure out how to effectively live our lives and to unravel what needs to be unraveled in order to feel connected and aligned. Marisa Russo [...]
Some come like lightning... flashes of fierce love to electrify the night bursting at the seam with joy, overflowing with a love so perfect and pure... Some come like thunder crashes of passion rumbling across this fragile life helping us remember the power and potency inside each moment Some come like rain showering our lives [...]
Joseph Encinia Yoga On The Road To The Olympics... For some people, it’s puzzling: “Yoga is not a competitive sport,” they say. For others, the road to the Olympics is paved with determination and the desire to see the practice become a fully integrated part of one of the world’s largest [...]
Hanuman’s birthday is honored every April at the Vedanta Temple. For more information visit: vedanta.org. There are 1008 reasons why I love Hanuman… here are the Top 10: He can fly without wings…‘nuf said. He is the God of being devoted to God… it’s redundant and awesome. His delivery is [...]
YOGA LIFESTYLE CENTER IN ATWATER VILLAGE: SANTOSHA SPACE is a family-friendly, kid-welcoming, and stress-free zone for people in all stages of life located in Atwater Village on Glendale Boulevard. Santosha is a Sanskrit word that refers to a state of contentment described in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras: "When one reaches a state of happiness, Santosha is [...]