Yoga is practiced so regularly these days, and has been in practice for over 5, 000 years. We are all very much aware of what yoga does for our fitness and our overall well being, and so it has become a valued part of many of our lives. I find that there are fewer people though, that are aware of specific yoga postures for specific ailments. Since I feel it is important to know what each yoga posture can do for us, and since I also feel it is important that one be able to create their own ... Read the Post
Your Mini-Guide to Yoga as Medicine
My Meditation Journey – Listening Cheerfully
Today's meditation with Osho included a wonderful talk given by him, and a recording of noisy street sounds in which I was to practice listening to these noises in a cheerful manner. It was intriguing to me to notice that the soothing music prior to the recording was becoming a bit much, the street noises suddenly felt momentarily refreshing! I had to pause and wonder how much of this may have to do with the fact that my mind is now incredibly accustomed to the background sounds of three small ... Read the Post
Why Native Americans Do Not Separate Religion from Science
(This article was originally published in its entirety on The Conversation. Please go here to read the original article.) Last year five Native American tribes in Washington state managed to repatriate the remains of the “Ancient One,” as they called him, or “Kennewick Man,” as scientists called him. For the tribes, the Ancient One is to be revered as a human ancestor. But for the scientists, the rare specimen of a 9,000-year-old Kennewick Man was important to understanding the history of ... Read the Post
Essential Oils For Making a Spiritual Connection
I absolutely love using essential oils! My collection is vast, and ever growing. I use them in making bath salts, and for creating massage oil blends, among other uses. Essential oils being used as a means of spiritual connection is in no way a new idea. The use of essential oils in ceremonies and religious tradition dates back all the way to ancient days. Oils have had many uses to humanity throughout the ages. Essential oils have long been known for their physical benefits, but their spiritual ... Read the Post
3 Promising Native Remedies for Cancer
In addition to the specifics, there are a few wise, general rules to follow in any cancer-preventing or cancer-fighting diet. Cancer is a frightening illness, and even hearing the word can be scary. Thus, it’s comforting to know that there are spices and foods that can help prevent and fight cancer. Here are some of those foods. First, variety is essential. Second, that variety needs to be plant-based, meaning the greater variety of fruits and vegetables you consume, the better. Third, the ... Read the Post
Ancient Maya Chocolate Recipe for Romance (by Nick Polizzi)
There is nothing quite like the rich and potent taste of a true, Mayan hot chocolate. It was after watching the movie Chocolat with Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche that I knew I had to try it out. The movie was amazing (and still one that I watch to this day when I need a good chick flick), and the drink itself was - dare I say - even better! As a side note, if you are one for films about romance and decadent food as I am, then you may also wish to watch a film entitled Like Water for ... Read the Post