We all strive to be less stressed, less taxed, less over-committed. So, why is it that we are the ones that add more to the equation? We are a society addicted to more — more stuff, more money, more achievements. … Continue reading
If someone were to ask you, “Who are you” how would you answer? Would your self-description consist of hair color, eye color, job, family status, race, religion, gender? In yoga, there’s a sutra called Avidya, which roughly translated from sanskrit, … Continue reading
Welcome to the first in a series about different styles of yoga from yoga practitioner and writer, Starre Vartan — the Eco-chick. In this series, Starre will explore the who, what, where, and why of some of the most popular … Continue reading
You’re on your way to work, in a hurry, and you see them in the rearview — the blue lights. Damn. So, like swallowing flavorless cough syrup as a child, you take your medicine. Your haste has gotten you a … Continue reading
There are as many ways to meditate as there are breaths. There’s walking meditation, sitting meditation, transcendental meditation, journey meditation, vibrational meditation, body scan meditation, guided meditation, and the list goes on. In fact, these are just the types … Continue reading
Each morning, I get up, step onto the mat and begin my morning yoga practice. Sometimes, since I also have a full time job, my practice consists of “the old standbys.” I start by centering, some neck stretches and shoulder … Continue reading
French writer, Milan Kundera once said, “Dogs are our link to paradise. They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing … Continue reading
Whether you have the luxury of a whole room to dedicate to nothing but yoga, or you’re a city dweller with just enough space to lay down a mat, carving out space for your yoga can help set the tone … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered about how much information you actually take in during a given day, and what happens to it? I’m not talking just about the computer content you consume at work, but everything. As you read this, you’re … Continue reading
In honor of July being National Cord Blood month, blogger Katie Moore provided this guest post on tips for a healthy pregnancy and preparing for child birth. Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy When women are expecting, they often carry many … Continue reading
A Charmed Yogi 