It’s a Check-in not a Check-out
Four important questions to ask yourself before you take a sabbatical
Yes, taking a break can be one of the biggest gifts you give yourself. But it can also mean a major change in your life- style—both for you and your loved ones. That’s why it pays to explore and identify ...
Rediscovering my voice
I took a break from teaching yoga a few years ago because I lost my voice. Not literally.
Written by Linda Sparrowe
I’d been teaching vinyasa for years but had started looking forward less and less to my classes, and I found all sorts of excuses to sidestep my own practice. My ...
The gifts of staying put
For the last 18 years of my 22 years as a yoga teacher, my schedule has included traveling some 250 days a year. I’ve been to 48 out of 50 states in the U.S. and visited more than 35 countries, which means I’m on countless airplanes and in as many ...
Eoin Finn
An eco-conscious yogi dedicated to protecting our oceans teaches others to revere the natural world
Eoin Finn is like the Thoreau of yoga: As founder of the Blissology school of yoga, which centers on the simple idea of sharing happiness, he believes that to find bliss you must “seek quiet solitude ...
Food for thought
Like intellectual stimulation or meditation, the right diet can make a dramatic difference in smarts and mood—today, and years down the road. Here’s how to fuel your way to clearer, happier thinking.
In order for you to read this article, fall in love, get into Extended Triangle Pose, breathe, or even ...
Thai Tonight
Red curry paste is packed with antioxidant-rich chili that adds vibrant color and spicy flavor to all veggies. Enjoy one of these curry bowls for dinner.
FLEXITARIAN
Meat and squash curry
Serves 4
Squash is a delicious vegetable with nutrients and vitamins, and can be cooked with meat in a variety of ways.
1 ½ ...
Find your Meditation Spot inside your Home
To get the most from meditation, find a space in your home, make it your own, and practice at roughly the same time and in the same place every day.
A regular practice of meditation brings many benefits for our physical and mental wellbeing, not to mention our spiritual growth. Occasional ...
Padmasana (Lotus pose)
Padmasana, or Lotus pose, helps to maintain proper posture and spinal alignment, which facilitate the deep breathing necessary to obtain a meditative state. The pose holds the alluring potential to awaken the dormant energy known as Kundalini at the base of the spine and move that energy up the chakra ...
What’s a good source of omega-3s for yogis who don’t eat meat or fish?
HEMP SEEDS
One serving of this complete protein has an array of essential fatty acids, including omega-3s, in addition to fiber and several minerals. Plus, hemp seeds don’t contain carbs, which vegetarians and vegans tend to overdo. Sprinkle a tablespoon into a smoothie or on top of a salad for ...
What is the best way to stop thoughts from entering my mind when I am trying to meditate?
At the beginning, your mind needs to hold on to something because it cannot stop all thoughts from entering. The best strategy in meditation is to focus on a chosen thought, image or action, and whenever you get distracted by other thoughts, gently pull the mind back to your chosen ...
Why does my back hurt when I sit with my spine straight during breathing exercises?
The pain in your back may be caused by tension from tight muscles pulling on your spine. Properly aligning your spine is the best way to decrease this tension. Sit on a block or cushion with your hips higher than your knees. Rather than “straightening” your back, sit with your ...
Mad about Yoga
Travel and Adventure host for Discovery Channel, Environmentalist, formerMTV star, Ford Supermodel and YJSG cover model tells us, in her own words, why more than anything else—she’s a yogi.
Written by Denise Keller , 2016
My first experience on the yoga mat was a series of Surya Namaskaras (sun salutations) when I ...