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money, sex, or power

“All who are to become teachers will be tested in three areas: money, sex, or power – possibly in all of them.” said Yogi Bhajan according to the book Kundalini Yoga, The Flow of Eternal Power. Isn’t everyone challenged in … Continue reading

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SLO Porch Lettuce Wraps

As I get ready to embark on an epic adventure over the pond, I leave you with yummy food inspiration. While I’m doing my best to find vegetarian food in the Netherlands and not gorge myself on gouda you should … Continue reading

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My Core Was Officially Fused

While in NYC a couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to try lots of different yoga classes, food, and fun, as one would expect in one of the world’s largest cities. I had an asian style tofu hot dog … Continue reading

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Those gongs were crazy

I stepped outside of my comfort zone this week and attended a Kundalini yoga class at Kundalini Yoga East in Union Square, New York City. I have been invited to attend the class in the past, and never made it … Continue reading

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Ten ways to deal with change

I’ve been told that I’m one of those people who are never satisfied with what I’ve got. I’ve also been told that the world needs movers and shakers to balance out the slow and steady types. My moving and shaking … Continue reading

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The Heart of Yoga

Some thoughts on incorrect perception from The Heart of Yoga by Desikachar, one of the foremost teachers of yoga in the west. Yoga, of course, is the answer to our worries once again. If we are sure we do not … Continue reading

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Do you really need to be so clean?

I am on day 11 of my annual spring cleanse ritual during which I eat a bit cleaner, give my body and mind a break, practice yoga, and take some time for a general reset. This whole process is pretty … Continue reading

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Top 5 Yoga Thangs

A Top Five List of some of my Fave Yoga Thangs. Shiva Rea: Daily Energy – Vinyasa Flow Yoga.  This is my favorite yoga DVD to date. It has 7 twenty minute practices that you can mix and match, or … Continue reading

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Loss and Grief

Some yogic thoughts from Yoga Journal on loss and grief as I deal with a little taste of them myself this week. Life is suffering, the Buddha says, and even if you’re not given to abstractions it’s easy to see … Continue reading

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Eating Like a Caveman

After three weeks of eating Paleo style, guest blogger Jesse is back to talk about his experience in eating lots of veggies, fruits, nuts, meats, wine and not eating bread, beans, rice, ice cream, beer, and whiskey. Beer? – No … Continue reading

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