Read about Swami Vivekananda's visit to the World of Congress in 1893. Check out the rest of SwamiJ.com for some serious reading about yoga. Swami Vivekananda, originally uploaded on Flickr by Chetan Hegde M. … [Read more...] about Swami Vivekananda
Archives for 2007
Funny Picture ~ A Good Case for Marriage
This picture has nothing to do with yoga, but I thought it was funny. Well, it might be helpful for your yoga practice if you're into Laughing Yoga. … [Read more...] about Funny Picture ~ A Good Case for Marriage
A Guide to Cultivating Compassion @ Zen Habits
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” - Dalai Lama “My message is the practice of compassion, love and kindness. These things are very useful in our daily life, and also for the whole of human society these practices can be very important.” - Dalai Lama I just ran across a great article at Zen Habits with some excellent reminders for how we can live more kind and compassionate lives. I don't really think I could say it much … [Read more...] about A Guide to Cultivating Compassion @ Zen Habits
When in Class, Please Hold the Gas
Check out this funny story about Mike Myers getting kicked out of yoga class. Shrek star Mike Myers was kicked out of his favorite Los Angeles yoga class because he couldn't contain himself when a mat neighbor kept farting. The funnyman admits he couldn't concentrate and every time his gassy pal let rip, he started giggling. The comic explains, "This guy kept farting and I am not very mature... I'm the youngest of three boys and if somebody farts, it's funny. They were like, 'We're not here … [Read more...] about When in Class, Please Hold the Gas
Scientific Reasons For Why You Should Practice Yoga
Yoga just makes you feel good. Anybody who's done yoga for more than a week realizes that there's more to yoga than just twisting, bending and generally looking impressive on your mat. There's something about the consistent intersection of the forces of mind, body and breath that refreshes the spirit and slowly changes the practitioners life for the better. As if we needed scientific research to inform us of the benefits of stepping on a yoga mat, well, proof is what we have. Recent research … [Read more...] about Scientific Reasons For Why You Should Practice Yoga
Modern-day Yoga Luminaries
Enjoy these of some great modern-day yogis and then head over to Vanity Fair to read more about these amazing individuals. No wonder Americans are Downward Dogging by the millions: yoga can work wonders on mind, body, and soul. In the U.S., 16.5 million people practice it, and it’s thus become a coast-to-coast, Zeitgeist-defining phenomenon as well as a multi-billion-dollar industry. In these outtakes from the yoga portfolio featured in our June issue, Michael O’Neill photographs the … [Read more...] about Modern-day Yoga Luminaries
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