Quintessence: Asana & Energy ~ Maya Devi Georg
In Latin the word quintessence refers to the fifth element, that which permeates all others. Today, it means the most perfect example or embodiment of a thing. We rarely see this…
Yoga: A Warrior’s Practice ~ Chris Kourtinatos
"As a samurai, I must strengthen my character; as a human being I must perfect my spirit" ~Yamaoka Tesshu, Founder of Shoden Muto-Ryu School of The Sword If you tell…
The Yoga Dude’s Manifesto ~ Chris Kourtinatos
I am Yoga Dude, hear me roar! It seems we yoga dudes are constantly being defined by yoginis (the dominant class in American yoga), and by men who don’t do…
Menu Delle Feste Vegano ~ Lucia Vimercati
Si avvicinano le feste di fine anno e se desiderate festeggiare con un gustoso menu cruelty free, ecco le mie proposte. Alcune ricette sono già presenti nel blog e vi ho…
A Vegan Holiday Meal ~ Lucia Vimercati
Chistmas and New Year festivities are approaching. Why not celebrate them with a tasty cruelty free meal? Here is my proposal for a five course menu, entirely vegan. Some recipes…
Come Insegnare Yoga ai Perfezionisti ~ Chris Kourtinatos
“Alle radici del perfezionismo non c’è amore per la meticolosità. C’è paura. Paura di commettere errori. Paura di deludere gli altri. Paura del fallimento. Paura del successo” – Michael Law…
The Day After The Election ~ Maya Devi Georg
Where Were You on 11/9? I was flying from Barcelona to Lisbon on a flight full of American high school students. They were loud and rambunctious, and discussing the election.…
The Goddess & The Guru (Excerpt) ~ Michael M. Bowden
The following is an excerpt of The Goddess and the Guru, the astonishing, inspiring – and yet deeply human – life of Dr. Nishtala Prahlada Sastry (better known today as Sri Amritananda…
7 σημάδια ότι οι φίλοι σας μπορεί να ζηλεύουν και τι μπορείτε να κάνετε για αυτό –Χριστόφορος Κουρτινάτος
Έχετε κάποιους φίλους που συνεχώς υποβαθμίζουν τη χαρά σας; Αναρωτιέστε ποτέ γιατί το κάνουν αυτό; Ίσως μόλις να βιώσατε κάτι καλό στη ζωή σας; να βρήκατε μια καλή θέση διδασκαλίας…
Vegan Kale Risotto ~ Maya Devi Georg
I love risotto! The basic concept of the dish is to simply cook rice in a sauce pan as you slowly add liquid. It is easy to make and is…