Positive Psychology Leads to Happiness
Barbara Fredrickson, PHD has been called “The World’s Leading Expert in Happiness.” She says that true happiness is not completely tied...
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Vegan Jamaican Split Pea Curry
This delicious, satisfying curry is healthy, totally vegan, easy to make, and made with simple ingredients. It’s also quite...
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Even a Little Yoga is a Refuge. And our Communities Help.
Even a little yoga is a refuge. And our communities help. Last week, as we were sleeping, a portion of the ceiling fell on my family and...
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Bhumisparsha Mudra: Unshakable Wisdom
This is an illustration of the temptation of the Buddha by Mara, the demon king (aka Lord of the Senses, aka Lord of Death). I am not...
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Avidyā, Spiritual Bypassing & Gaslighting
Avidyā = spiritual misunderstanding, not knowing, ignorance Avidyā is regarding the impermanent as permanent, the impure as pure, the...
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Contemplating the Eightfold Path of Patañjali
The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali is perhaps the most celebrated yoga text, and for good reason. While the text was compiled for serious yoga...
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The Art of Śavāsana
Full disclosure: I am writing this post in a mad dash before getting ready to teach, so consider this a preliminary exploration....
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Note to Self: Purify Your Mind
I wrote this down on a notepad for myself while listening to a dharma talk a long time ago. It was from Steve Armstrong on...
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Osteoporosis: It Starts in Childhood
We think of Osteoporosis as something that only affects people over 50, but the truth is, we build most of our bone density in our teens!...
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We raised $972 for India Covid-19 Relief
Update! I received another donation, which brings up the total to $972! Yoga was created in India and continues to be a part of India’s...
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Jamaican Ackee & Saltfish Recipe
My partner, Andrew, grew up in Jamaica. He introduced me to Jamaican cuisine. This Ackee and Saltfish dish is classic, easy to make,...
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Chanting the 10 Perfections & 4 Boundless States
The Pāramīs The Pāramīs, or perfections are qualities the Buddha cultivated within himself in order to reach enlightenment. According to...
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Honor Native Land
Artist: Marlena Myles (Insagram: @mylesdesigns) Art Source #HonorNativeLand from usdac.us/nativeland I live in Brooklyn, New York. I...
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Mispronounced & Misused: It's Time We Get Clear on "Namaste"
This conversation has been happening in the media for years, but for many of us, this is new. Namaste is mostly used incorrectly, and...
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The Meaning of OM (AUM)
For over a decade I have been on the faculty of a 200-hour Yoga Teacher training. In this training, we encapsulate the meaning of Om...
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Thanksgiving Celebration & Mourning
As we gather together to celebrate gratitude, family and abundance, let us not forget the shadow side of this Holiday. Let us honor, and...
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Yoga Equipment Guide
Folks often ask me what equipment I recommend for the home yoga practice. I love yoga gear! Here is my take on several different items...
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Stress Buster #1: Relaxed, Even Breathing
This morning I read the news. And I started feeling anxious. So I decided to breathe. Just Breathe. Sama Vrtti Pranayama is essentially...
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10 Things You May Not Know about Chintamani
One Chintāmaṇi is my given name. "Chintāmaṇi" (pronounced chin-TOM-uh-knee) is a Sanskrit word, which has multiple meanings. One is "the...
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Quick Vegan Japanese Noodle Soup
Last night I posted a photo of my dinner on Instagram, and a friend asked me for the recipe. I didn't think anyone wants to read a...
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