Jupiter enters Scorpio on October 11, and Venus will stay retrograde for most of the month. Venus is also combust from October 17 to 31. The period of Pitru Paksha lasts until October 9,…
Monthly Archives: September 2018
What It Really Means to Have a Diverse Diet
You’ve been told for years to “eat everything in moderation,” but that advice should not be taken to mean literally everything, as the authors of a recent American Heart Association (AHA) science advisory state….
The Immeasurable Value of a Yoga and Meditation Retreat
When the Venerable George Churinoff, ordained as a monk in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition in 1975, emerged in late May from his mountaintop cabin in North Carolina, he built a bonfire. This ritual concluded…
My Life As an Ashtanga Student in Mysore: Healing Back Pain with Yoga
America, we’ve got a back problem. This isn’t anything new, but theories about the source of the problem and how we treat the discomfort are. Some treatments have proven to be disastrous, while others…
Am I Breathing Wrong When I Meditate?
Dear John, When I try to meditate, I feel like I’m doing something wrong. I start with long inhalations and exhalations, but throughout the meditation, my breathing gets shallow and I almost feel like…
Apple Oatmeal Breakfast Skillet
There’s nothing better than a warm breakfast on a crisp autumn morning. This vegan oatmeal skillet is ideal to make on a relaxing Sunday when you have extra time to treat yourself to a…
How Meditation Can Help You Work Smarter
Most people know the benefits of meditation as they relate to the workplace. Scholarly research has shown that a daily practice is linked to enhanced focus, concentration, and heightened self awareness—all qualities that would…
Your September Horoscope—Opportunity on the Horizon
This September, Venus enters Libra. Saturn turns direct on September 9th and Mercury will be combust from September 6th to the end of the month. With Mars, Mercury and Saturn moving into direct motion…
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