This month, Mars’ transits through Pisces and Mercury will be in Sagittarius. Saturn will remain combust and in close proximity to the Sun, which is entering Capricorn. The auspicious Hindu festivals of Lohri and…
Monthly Archives: December 2018
You’re Invited to the Yoga & Science Conference in NYC This January
The annual Yoga & Science Conference is returning to the U.S. this January 19 and 20 after hosting events in Moscow and Stockholm last year. The two-day event is coming back to its roots…
Holiday Roasted Rosemary Vegetables
Everyone can appreciate quick, simple and nutritious side dishes that you can toss together to bring to a holiday party or home for Christmas and/or Hanukah dinner. This gorgeous platter of roasted cauliflower and…
The Beautiful Symbiosis Between Ayurveda and Yoga
The worldwide spread and appeal of yoga during the latter part of the 20th century has been, at least, partially spurred by a growing public embrace of the wisdom of preventative medicine. Maintaining good…
Ayurveda’s Best Advice on Brain Health
When we talk about brain health, we mostly talk about the physical aspects over the mental ones. In order to prevent age-related cognitive decline, modern medicine touts all kinds of valuable physiological strategies. But…
3 Ways Meditation Puts You in the Success Mindset
Most people want to succeed in life; that’s a given. But actually getting to success? That part is a little trickier. What many don’t realize is that there’s an incredibly useful tool to reach…
The Deepening of Practice Over Time
Pattabhi Jois used to say “One year (of) practice, no good. Two years, no good. Five years, no good. Ten years, no good. Twenty years, no good. You take practice whole life-time.” I heard…
Should You Drink Wine?
If you’re currently rethinking your drinking habits, you’re not alone. There is a lot of new information about wine, and much of it contradicts what researchers have told us for years. It’s not necessarily…
4 Ways to Combat the “Always On Call” Epidemic
Dear John, It is my job to be connected. All day, I am at my computer or smartphone answering emails, managing social media accounts, and keeping up with current events. I know that this…
Your December Horoscope—Time for Rest and Reflection
This month, Mars transits through Aquarius. Venus—the planet of love, romance and materialistic gains—will transit through its own sign, Libra. Mercury will be retrograde at the beginning of the month. It moves direct on…
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