“Conflict of any kind -physically, psychologically, intellectually-is a waste of energy… it is extraordinarily difficult to understand and to be free of this because most of us are brought up to struggle, to make effort. When we are at school, that is the first thing that we are taught, to make an effort. And that [...]

Kula: Cultivating Community This article in this post is written by Kaya Mindlin, CSYT and Premal Patel, MD and reprinted with permission from Banyan Botanicals (www.banyanbotanicals.com).   “In vasanta (spring), persons should spend midday happily in the company of friends, engaged in pleasant games, pastimes and story telling.” ~Ashtanga Hrdayam (ancient Ayurvedic text) 3.25 In the [...]

Heart-Healthy and Kapha-balancing Buckwheat- how to prepare a delicious bowl…

Heart-Opening Yoga Poses: Are you hunched over your computer screen right now?
Open-Heart Surgery: Ayurvedically speaking, did you know that heart disease can be described by Vata, Pitta or Kapha symptoms?
Take a moment to imagine if your day’s work involved only FEELING, and no THINKING. What would it change?

Thanks to my good friend Kristi Lahusen, who shared this: A great website prepared by the USDA, which allows you to search literally ANY food item and it will display a report of all the types of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and everything you wanted to know about those foods that you may find yourself [...]

NEW CLASS I’LL BE TEACHING STARTING MAY 14TH, 2009  (Amrita, Portland, OR) yoga for heart disease gianna Recent studies show that the curative effects of yoga enhance heart health, lower blood pressure, reduce chronic stress, and can significantly improve blood vessel function. Using therapeutic yoga techniques, this class offers a safe environment to restore health [...]