Feed on these Seeds
CHIA SEEDS
High amount of fiber and antioxidants; good for Heart and Skin
SESAME SEEDS
Good source of protein and zinc; great for Skin
PUMPKIN SEEDS
High in omega-3 and antioxidants; maintains cholesterol levels
FLAXSEEDS
Rich in omega-3 and fiber; helps build immunity and fight illnesses
SUNFLOWER SEEDS
Vitamin E and folate; promotes healthy digestion
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The Spiritual Journey of Wisdom Coach Vikas Malkani
Vikas Malkani is perhaps the only meditation guru in the world who teaches mindfulness with a flipchart and colorful markers. Maybe that’s why he’s often referred to as a ‘Wisdom Coach’. His sessions are loaded with witty wisdom stories, anecdotes and laughter, enough to make any stressed mind feeling lightheaded, ...
4 poses for Strong Glutes
Virabhadrasana III
Warrior Pose III, with squats
All of the gluteals must work to perform this movement—the “deep six” external rotators keep each side of the pelvis stable in spite of the different actions in each hip, and the larger gluteals add additional support for the hips. This move forces your buttock ...
Yoga In Africa: Connecting and Giving Back
Imagine a place where you are treated like royalty regardless of the neighborhood you grew up in; where you are encouraged to dream big and to take action to make such dreams a reality; an environment where the only requirement is to be yourself and where others celebrate you for ...
Petal Power
Looking to refresh your mindfulness practice? Step outside: The flowers blooming all around you can actually be powerful meditation tools. Picking blooms and arranging a bouquet, when done mindfully, becomes a fragrant and calming moving meditation—one that may help you feel just as relaxed as a session on your cushion ...
Tennis & Pranayama: The secret behind this Indian diplomat’s calm demeanor
Jawed Ashraf is an inherently calm gentleman who finds yoga rejuvenating, does regular pranayama and swears by his most favorite meditative space — the tennis court!
The former High Commissioner of India in Singapore recalls the time when India’s Prime Minister convinced the United Nations to declare June 21, the summer ...
You are vast
I am completely paralyzed from the chest down. On a purely physical level, I have no sensation below my chest. Instead, I experience a resounding silence. But when I go deeper into that silence, into the parts of me that I cannot directly feel or control, I discover that my ...
Ashtanga Part 3: Asana, The Third Limb of Yoga
When the topic of Yoga comes up, most people immediately think about the poses. However, this is really only the tip of the iceberg, as yoga is far more than elaborate poses.
Model - Sherri Melwani, Photo Credits - Esther Tay Pictures,
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Rediscovering life at Heavens Door
On February 2, 2006, Anita Moorjani was to die. She had Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and her cancer had spread to many parts of her body in the last four years, and she had gone into coma. The doctors told her husband and family to prepare for her funeral as her organs ...
Teacher Spotlight: Herna Mohari on how yoga sorted her self esteem
Meet Herna Mohari, a single mother and school teacher, who talks about how yoga sorted her low self-esteem, lifted her spirits and changed her life.
Photo Credit: The Yoga Co, Singapore
How did yoga enter your life?
It was a Yoga Journal magazine on the coffee table of a yoga studio in ...
Healing Spices
Indian cuisine gets its bold, complex flavors from an array of spices, many of which are linked to powerful health benefits. Discover which five belong in your cabinet.
Story by Janis Jibrin, RD, Photography by Jennifer Olson
There's so much about Indian Food that makes it crave-worthy—the sweet fragrance of basmati rice, the creaminess ...
Learn to eat Mindfully
Most of us eat without thinking, grabbing a snack in the car, powering through a work lunch, or diving into a pint of ice cream after a stressful day. Practicing mindfulness at mealtimes can help you break unhealthy eating patterns and tune in to the pleasures food offers.
By Dorothy Foltz-Gray, ...