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Dear New Yoga Teacher ~ Maya Devi Georg and Chris K
Maya Devi Georg and Chris K. Congratulations! You have just graduated from your yoga teacher training course! While this means that someone certifies that you can teach a yoga class…
Ethical Clothing For Ethical Yogis ~ Maya Devi Georg
I recently called for a boycott of Lululemon. I did it because I felt that the corporate face of yoga should adhere to some small part of yoga philosophy. But…
Hey, Don’t Take This Personally. ~ Chris Kourtinatos
No Passion, No Compassion. For anyone trying to live a mindful and compassionate life, at some point you’re bound to be told not to take something too personally; like…
10 Dinge aus dem Leben eines Yoga-Lehrers, die Du nicht weißt ~ Maya Devi Georg und Chris Kourtinatos
Yoga zu unterrichten, mag nach außen glamourös und aufregend sein. Es scheint, als hätten wir eine unendliche Energie und als würden wir den ganzen Tag nur Yoga praktizieren, uns dehnen…
Love Sadhana Part 2: Accepting Unconditional Love ~ Maya Devi Georg & Chris K.
Real love is unconditional love. Love is not reserved for our pets, or our bed partners, or parents. This, or any practice is not about getting laid or married. It’s…
Love Sadhana Part 1: Unconditional Love ~ Chris K. & Maya Devi Georg
Some people hear the term unconditional love and snicker. They think that its all the stuff of a teenage girl’s fantasy, with visions of Cinderella, 16 Candles, or Pretty Woman.…
Amrita and Ambrosia: The nectar of Immortality ~ Evi Bouzaki
I get very inspired from myths even though I sometimes forget the story. The myths that unfold in Greek and Indian texts are intriguing and can stimulate a certain philosophical idea that…
How Yoga Studios Die ~ Maya Devi Georg and Chris Kourtinatos
We’ve seen many studios die. It happens slowly, and begins long before students stop coming to class. Yoga studios die for the same reason that love dies: laziness, disrespect, and…
7 Signs Your Friend May Be Jealous & What You Can Do About It ~ Chris Kourtinatos
Do you have a friend who constantly rains on your parade? Do you ever wonder why they do it? Perhaps you just experienced something good in your life; you got…
Dear Veggie Friends, Stop Being A$$h*les ~ Maya Devi Georg
I have been a vegetarian for about 12 years. In that time I have spent years being vegan, raw vegan, ovo-lacto vegetarian, and all points in between. I find that…