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Yoga vs. Religion. ~ Adri Kyser
by elephantjournal.com on May 16, 2012
Over the years people have asked me if yoga is a religion. Some believe that in order to practice yoga they need to change religions. Others are afraid that the practice of yoga will interfere with their personal belief system. This subject came up again during one of my one of my yoga teacher training [...]
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The Sour Taste of Lululemon Sizing. ~ Mel Squarey
by elephantjournal.com on May 16, 2012
The sour sizing of Lululemon.~Mel Squarey I am opening up a big can of whoop-a** on the Lululemon dynasty. I’ve been inspired in part by an elephantjournal article on yoga uniforms in the West. I can’t say that I’d really thought about it before that point other than discussing the [...]
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I’d love to stay and chat, but you’re a total b*tch.
by Tanya Lee Markul on May 16, 2012
“If you a bitch, hide it.”
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Finding Your People: The Importance of Community. ~ Alicia Banister
by elephantjournal.com on May 16, 2012
You can’t take care of anyone if you’re not first taking care of yourself. Simple advice, I know, but man it’s hard to follow. Harder than one would think. But lately, I’ve been thinking about self-care in community.
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Why I Let My Body’s Messages Go to Voicemail.
by Sara Lovelace on May 16, 2012
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He Will Find Freedom. Will You? Come on into the 6 p.m. Yoga Class for Lifers.
by Robert Sturman on May 16, 2012
Bilal is a 3 striker serving a life sentence for crimes that were non-violent. He had a drug problem.
Life’s a long time.
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Diaphragm is key. Don’t forget it. Observe it.
by David Garrigues on May 15, 2012
Sri K. Pattabhi Jois called Ashtanga a ‘breathing and movement system’. The most accessible way to get to the heart of the rhythm of this breathing and movement system is to doggedly follow the actions of the diaphragm and see how those actions translate into vinyasa, into sequences of rhythmic opposing movement patterns.
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10-Year-Old Yogis. ~ Emily Fleming
by elephantjournal.com on May 15, 2012
Sitting cross-legged on my yoga mat, I looked at my eagerly awaiting students. I asked them if they knew what yoga was. Their hands shot up quickly into the air, and I called on one of them to share: “yoga is helping you breathe, relax, and mental calmness.” My jaw dropped at such an enlightened [...]
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Grow Your Own Food Today Even If You Have No Idea Where To Start!
by Katrina Love Senn on May 15, 2012
Growing my own food seemed like a dream not that long ago.
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A Delicious Pack of Weirdos: Connecting at a Yoga Retreat in Ojai.
by James Vincent Knowles on May 15, 2012
I’m gonna start collecting friends this way. What an amazing discovery~!
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What The Buddha Might Say to President Obama.
by Ed & Deb Shapiro on May 15, 2012
“The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.” ~ Buddha With six months to go before the election, President Obama has officially launched his campaign. This is an important time for him not to take anything for granted, but also to stay true to his beliefs and [...]
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Play with Your Body. ~ Cassandra Smith
by elephantjournal.com on May 15, 2012
German philosopher Hans-Georg Gadamer made the discovery that the original meaning of the word ‘play’ (spiel) is dance.
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Wise Woman Told Me. ~ Caitlin Smith
by elephantjournal.com on May 15, 2012
The Wise Woman Tradition is both ancient and modern. It has many names and many faces. It is earth-centered. It is woman-centered. It is family-centered. It speaks to the healer within. It nourishes the healer within. It encourages trust in yourself and listening to the wisdom within your own heart. It empowers women to take [...]
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Yoga Movement in Vermont: the BYC.
by Shakti Sunfire on May 15, 2012
“Yoga is a movement I’m proud to be a part of.” Jane said this to me, her soft tone only hinting at the depth of passion and purpose behind her words. A vision, and indeed, a practice, that has kept her and co-founder Ben Lanza at the forefront of creative, conscious event planning for the [...]
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So You Say You Want A Revolution? Well…
by Thaddeus Haas on May 15, 2012
“What is within our hearts is what we create in the world. Because our hearts, our minds are polluted . . .we are expressing that pollution by polluting the entire environment. When our hearts are in a natural pure state, then we see every living being as an object of love and compassion. That is the only solution to the problems of the world. Everything else we do is cosmetic and superficial.”
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Life On Purpose.
by Joshua Plant on May 15, 2012
As babies, there is an unresisted oneness with that purpose, but as we grow older our mind takes over and we lose faith in the path on which we travel, and often lose sight of our natural destiny. [...]
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Diggin’ In: The Plough.
by Yasodhara Ashram on May 15, 2012
Knowing that work can set me free can change my attitude. Often I am not free in the moment. I am caught in my mental-emotional states…. Without work we could easily imagine we were enlightened already. But given a deadline to meet, what happens? Everything that comes forward is valuable learning – seeing what exists in the mind under pressure.
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Behind the Scenes with Bon Iver. {Video} ~ Hayley Samuelson
by elephantjournal.com on May 15, 2012
Though no one may be able to pronounce his name, we can appreciate the beautiful music he creates. Bon Iver, the winner of countless awards and recognized as a break-out, innovative musician woos with his serene notes and mystical lyrics in his hit single Skinny Love. Take a behind the scenes look at the creation of [...]
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Bush, Cheney & Rumsfeld Convicted of War Crimes.
by Chris Courtney on May 15, 2012
Bush, Cheney, and other former Bush Administration officials convicted of war crimes by a Malaysian tribunal.
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From Fear to Freedom Come. ~ Sharon Marie
by elephantjournal.com on May 15, 2012
“Give up caring what people think about you and instead just care about them. That’s where the magic is. And this simple shift is actually a skill––a skill that can be taught, practiced and cultivated. It will transform your teaching, and your life.”
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Can We Please Stop Fighting Cancer? ~ Shivani Howe.
by elephantjournal.com on May 15, 2012
Looking at cancer from a yogic perspective, one word comes to mind: ahimsa, which means non-violence. According to the sage Patanjali, non-violence is the first Yama or right action, the first guiding principle from which to live and choose. And so we must ask ourselves: If we fight our way to health, can we truly [...]
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Clean Up on Aisle 7. ~ Shanan Harrell
by elephantjournal.com on May 15, 2012
Just like the superficial residue of dribbles and splats that decorate my kitchen floor mat, the top layer of my mental crud loosens without too much difficulty. The deeper layers of my conceptual junk are stickier and less willing to let go.
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Womanhood & the Reawakening of My Erotic Innocence. {Adult} ~ Candice Holdorf
by Candice Holdorf on May 15, 2012
Warning: Beautifully adult, graphic language. I have been a very dirty girl. And I’m okay with that. Well, sort of. It’s more like I am learning to love this part of myself. She’s been in hiding for some time now, afraid that if she speaks too loudly or chews with her mouth open or runs [...]
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Tweeting like the Dalai Lama. ~ Iliana Pacheco
by elephantjournal.com on May 15, 2012
A short discussion about how to interact on the Internet with mindfulness.
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Wabi-sabi: Finding Beauty in Imperfection. ~ Teenuja Dahari
by elephantjournal.com on May 15, 2012
Freckles as beautiful as stars in the sky. Image from here. Are there things in this world that you find incredibly beautiful but would not dare say they are because the whole world may not share the same opinion? Have you ever wanted to just get out of the house without having to look in [...]
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Will Yoga Give Me a Great Body?
by Kara-Leah Grant on May 15, 2012
The short answer is…
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No Place Like Home. ~ Susan Currie & Mary Ann Alwan
by elephantjournal.com on May 14, 2012
Usually the word home conjures up an image of four walls, a roof, a door and some windows. Ask folks who practice yoga to define home though and you get another set of visuals entirely: “…in the garden…at the top of a mountain breathing in fresh air and noticing the day’s beautiful light…where my mind is still.” Everyone has their reasons [...]
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Juicing the Back Yard. ~ Victoria Suescum
by elephantjournal.com on May 14, 2012
A story of a locavore’s quest to enjoy her surroundings.
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Mindful Manifesto #1.
by elephantjournal.com on May 14, 2012
Our 1st elephant poster. If your meditation center/entrepreneur hub/yoga studio/co-work space etc could use some non-trite wallflowerage, and you happen to wanna print it, go for it—or we can email you big version (email: info at elephantjournal.com if you really want high rez). ~ ed. ~ Do nothing, if only for a moment or two [...]
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Naked & Painted in Central Park, NYC. {Nudity}
by Kim Stetz on May 14, 2012
Having my entire body painted and being naked in Central Park is far more my style and essence than being a bride. Go figure. I am a New Yorker and I fully embrace my wild side, creative side, quiet side, upside down side and right side up side. All kinds of new experiences that day. To me that is what life is all about – experiencing.
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Attachment Parenting: Does It Work For Teens?
by Michelle Marchildon on May 14, 2012
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This Map may Blow Your Mind. ~ Richard Kujawski
by elephantjournal.com on May 14, 2012
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Injuries in Yoga? ~ Linda Munro
by elephantjournal.com on May 14, 2012
Yoga is about finding inner peace, not winning anything or performing something. As the ancient yogis knew, inner peace is difficult to achieve if the body is damaged, ill and in pain.
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A Few “Pinteresting” Things About Human Nature. ~ Craig & Sue James
by elephantjournal.com on May 14, 2012
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“I would go vegan, fair-trade, local, organic for you.”
by elephantjournal.com on May 14, 2012
Check out more Best of Craigslist—an unceasingly funny, diverse way to waste your one holy human precious life. ~ ed. best of craigslist > SF bay area > Dolores Park around noon – m4w Originally Posted: Wed, 4 Jan 13:45 PST Dolores Park around noon – m4w Date: 2012-01-04, 1:45PM PST My day began pretty [...]
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Craigslist For Sale: Hipster-ass Hipster Bike for Hipsters.
by Waylon Lewis on May 14, 2012
best of craigslist > new orleans Originally Posted: Sun, 11 Mar 12:47 CDT Hipster-ass Hipster Bike for Hipsters. For more like this: Best of Craigslist. For more: Seattle Craigslist: Yoga mat for sale. Used once. – $1 (Bellevue) [elephant helped this one go viral from early-on] Date: 2012-03-11, 12:47PM CDT I am selling my Vista [...]
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Listen to Grief. ~ Heather A. Wittman
by elephantjournal.com on May 14, 2012
Share with me your sorrow, your darkest depths of your soul. I will listen. You have a story to tell, share it with me now and I will listen. At this moment, I see a numbness in your soul and I want to sit with you, hold your hand and listen to your heart. Let’s [...]
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Eight Healthiest Vegan Foods. ~ Anastasia Halldin
by elephantjournal.com on May 14, 2012
Eight Healthiest Vegan Foods. There are many healthy foods on Earth, but the following foods are the highest in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Including these foods on your daily menu can improve your health and prolong your life. Which foods would be on your list? Kale Kale is a green leafy vegetable, rich in iron, calcium, [...]
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Five Things You Should Try Before Settling Down. ~ Yang Li
by elephantjournal.com on May 14, 2012
Much like a bucket list of things to do before you die, there are a number of things you have to try before you settle down with a partner or children.
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10 New Reasons to Eat Veggies.
by Dr. John Douillard, DC on May 14, 2012
You know you should be eating your vegetables, but do you know why? Did you know, for instance, that eating more vegetables can help you reduce stress, increase attentiveness, reduce cravings, and lose weight? The truth is, while most of us know we should be eating plenty of vegetables, few of us actually eat enough. [...]
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The Dark Side of Positivity. {Video}
by Chris Courtney on May 14, 2012
The relentless promotion of positive thinking does not always have a positive results.
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What’s So Hot About Cool? ~ Uma Simon
by elephantjournal.com on May 14, 2012
Kids are still looking to be cool. I thought a lot about being cool in the ‘60’s. Lighting up a cigarette, letting it dangle from my lips and assuming a demeanor of not caring was how I did it. I think I was hoping for a kind of a John Wayne laid back style––“Howdy Pilgrim”––with [...]
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S#!T Bhakti Yogis Say.
by Big Happy Day on May 14, 2012
Finally! Someone had to do it. This weekend at Shaktifest we were swimming in an ocean of devotional hippies, yogis and artists. This video was easy to make, we just captured them in their natural setting.
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A Gut Feeling. ~ Jenn Pike
by elephantjournal.com on May 14, 2012
Lifestyles and eating habits lead to stomach issues, but they can be relieved with some simple tips.
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