The Yoga Sutras are comprised of 196 sayings that speak to the nature of mind, lifestyle, values, use of the body, breath (prana, in Sanskrit) and our senses. Compiled by the sage Patangali in the second century BCE, the sutras are intended to bring about self-realization. Over the ages, there have been many outstanding translations. […]
Mind & Brain
Yoga and the Use of Technology
This month we invite you to listen to an audio recording of a program entitled “Yoga and the Use of Technology,” presented August 19th at the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco. Heather Ford, Marc Morizumi, and I discussed our personal relationship to technology and how our use of technology can serve us, rather than […]
Ways to Tame the Technology Beast
One of the primary goals of yoga is to cultivate a sattvic state, in which we feel serene, balanced and peaceful. Technology can be an obstacle to gaining those qualities, invalidating even our best efforts at equanimity. But it seems such an ingrained, inevitable part of our lives. What to do? Here are the top […]
Healthy Body and Peaceful Mind Through Self-Reflection
The holidays can be a time of contradicting feelings for many of us. We may feel confusion, sadness, or other challenging emotions. However, this time of year can also be a powerful time for self-reflection which can lead to greater self-awareness and equanimity. Here are two ways to care for ourselves this December and beyond. […]
The Ways Strong Friendships Benefit Your Health
“If you have two friends in your lifetime, you’re lucky. If you have one good friend, you’re more than lucky.” ― S.E. Hinton In 1919, Hallmark created Friendship Day to encourage people to buy and send each other greeting cards. During World War II that market slowed to a standstill, until the holiday was no […]
The Real Cause of Stress Isn’t What You Think
When I realized National Stress Awareness month coincided with International Guitar Month, I had to laugh. It just so happens that my husband is a collector of guitars…many guitars. Before we married, I remember making the acquaintance of the 3 or 4 beautiful instruments he owned – acoustic and electric. They were pristine, resonant and […]