At age 13, I started feeling overwhelmed by a seemingly inexplicable sadness. My family had problems, as most families do, but nothing that could easily account for my loss of interest in eating or…
Monthly Archives: May 2016
Vegan Salted Caramel Banana Ice Cream
With warmer days upon us it’s officially nice cream season! Yes, “nice” cream. This frozen dessert is similar to ice cream but it’s made using frozen bananas as a base and can be dressed up…
Reflections on Paramaguru Sharath Jois’ U.S. Tour
In the hour leading up to the 6:30 a.m. led primary class, students are buzzing. Old friends catch up, strangers greet each other, and seem to talk solely of yoga. The energy is high,…
5 Ways Clutter Hurts Your Health (and How to Fix It)
You might think that a few piles of clothes here, stacks of books and magazines there, and junked-up dresser drawers aren’t hurting anyone. Think again. All of that clutter overcrowding your personal space might…
Slow Cooker Lamb Barbacoa
This hearty lamb barbacoa is perfect for taco night and it requires just a few minutes of hands-on preparation thanks to the magic of your slow cooker. When simmered low and slow over the course…
How to Know If Your Partner Is Right for You
So you’ve been dating someone and you think they’re pretty great. You have a lot in common, you have strong physical chemistry, and all your friends think you’re a great couple. But there’s something…
Almost Like Falling in Love
It’s date night. Or date morning, as is mostly the case for me. Time to set aside the world and its worries. Time to sit down and savor someone delicious, someone I love. We…
Is Integrative Yoga Therapy the Future of Healing?
Before Joseph Le Page became known as a leader in the field of yoga therapy, he was a Kripalu Yoga teacher. So the announcement late last month that Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health…
A Breath Meditation for Intermediate Practitioners
This is the second installment in a series of guided meditation videos designed to help you improve your focus and awareness as well as encourage you to be more present with the breath in…
Ritual Inspiration: Nichelle Hines
“I was used to standing out, from a very young age,” says Nichelle Hines. Born and raised in San Francisco, where she was one of five black students in a graduating high school class…
See Sonia Jones’ New Children’s Book About the Power and Fun of Yoga
YOGA POGA SHMOGA! is an endearing story about the resiliency of a sibling relationship, tested when Mitzi chooses to practice yoga with her friends instead of hanging out with her younger brother, Axel. Feeling…
Yoga Is Not Your Therapy—Here’s Why
Since the practice of yoga has become mainstream, a growing number of people rely on its healing benefits to cope with life’s challenges. Under supportive circumstances, yoga can undoubtedly lift our spirits, release overwhelming…
Toasted Grain Pesto Bowl with Kale & Feta
The scent of brown rice cooking will forever mean warmth and comfort to me—it’s the dish my preschool teacher would make just before nap time, the dish whose scent sang me a daily lullaby. Today,…
Will Farmed Fish Ever Be Good for You or the Planet?
When you think about sustainable, healthy seafood, you may picture fisherman line-catching trout splashing in pristine waters. Fish farms, on the other hand, likely bring to mind images of crowded swarms in murky pens….
See the New Treadmill Alternative Hitting Gyms Soon
The Skillmill has the makings of a familiar fitness device, but don’t call it a treadmill. The new apparatus, which made its U.S. debut this spring, features a similar platform and belt designed for…
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