Ed Dailey
Ed Dailey has been a nurse for more than 20 years, and has been instrumental in introducing yoga and integrative therapy in hospitals and health centers in the United States. Ed, who will be in Singapore this September, shares his connection and love for yoga with YJSG.
Source: Yoga Journal Singapore
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4 Amazing Salad Recipes to Liven up your Plate
Roasted Vegetable and Orzo salad with Basil, Pine, Nuts, and Parmesan (Serves 8)
This Italian recipe for cold, colorful pasta salad pairs well with grilled meat or fish, and it’s hearty enough to fill you up all on its own. For variety, feel free to sub in other veggies, such as ...
Thirsty? Eat This
1 drop of water = 1 ounce of fluid
Source: Yoga Journal Singapore
This article was first published in the print ediiton of Yoga Journal Singapore, which is now Yogahood Online.
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
This article was first published ...
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,
This is the third part in a series of ...
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 ...