My abiding interest in yoga pants is well documented, but I can’t seem to get as excited about yoga tops. They all seem too strappy, too skimpy, and not supportive enough. I don’t like spaghetti straps, racers backs, or uniboobs. Am I missing something here? If you’ve found a truly awesome yoga top, won’t you share with us by leaving a comment?

Yoga teachers trained in the West may receive an introduction to the yamas and the niyamas of yoga as part of Patanjali’s eight limbs of yoga. If you are a yoga teacher, you may know of their existence and importance. If you are a student of yoga, you may find yourself wanting to become a more “ethical” person, simply through being present in yoga classes over a period of time. If you are starting out, you may have no idea what is being referred to here, but like all energetic interactions, one must experience it through one’s actual practice, philosophical discussions aside.

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While there have been many Indian/electronic fusion CDs recorded, The Lost Souls stands out by its sultry, mystical and magical sweetness as well as through its minimal use of electronica elements. While the guest vocalists make these tracks shine, they are perfectly balanced and accented by guitars, classical strings, harmonium, tabla, flutes and electronic instrumentation.  The lyrics are a mix of original and traditional songs sung in Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Braj basha, and Classical Indian sargam. The liner notes are beautifully designed with ethereal photography and poetic translations of several songs. Continue reading…

As yoga for dogs has become popular in recent months, I’ve read article after article about the novelty of classes that claim to share the benefits of a yoga practice with your furry four-legged companions. I’ve read the stories, but I’ve never quite wrapped my mind around how exactly a dog yoga class (AKA Doga) might work. Continue reading…