Double Orange Cupcakes
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Tangy Braised Red Cabbage
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Ravioli with Sweet Potato Sauce
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Are you a Buddhist geek?
If so, check out the new podcast Buddhist Geeks (www.fallingfruit.tv/buddhistgeeks/), a weekly web radio show intent on introducing spirituality to a younger audience via interviews with Buddhist teachers and scholars. Based in Boulder, Colorado, the show is hosted by 24-year-old...
East-West Risotto
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Barley Risotto with Spinach and Tofu
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Asparagus and Basil Orzotto
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Spicy Asian Pasta
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More proof yoga good for your heart
According to Reuters, recent studies conducted in Sweden and India show that yoga can reverse biochemical changes associated with high blood pressure, obesity, and high blood sugar. Waist circumference, blood pressure, blood sugar, and triglycerides were significantly lower, and "good"...
Dharma Mittra: Interview with the Great Yoga Teacher
Like his pose chart, Dharma Mittra still inspires yogis around the world.
Bhagavad Gita coming to U.S. hotel rooms?
The World Hindu Council of America is going to try to persuade Indian-American hotels and motel owners to place copies of Bhagvad Gita in rooms, according to the Times of India. It was unclear if this was in addition to...
Website under fire for selling Hindu deity underwear
Religious and political officials from India's eastern state of Orissa have written to the Indian government and the U.S. embassy seeking action against California-based cafepress.com for selling intimate apparel imprinted with Hindu deities. The protesters are seeking an apology and...
Hindu prayer to open N.M. Senate in January
On January 28, the New Mexico State Senate will open to the sound of Sanskrit mantras. Rajan Zed will recite from the Rig Veda and Bhagavad Gita. After first reading in Sanskrit, he will deliver the English translation of the...
Personalize your yoga mat
Don't know what to give a fellow yogi? Want to make sure you leave class with the right yoga mat? You can buy a personalized, embroidered yoga mat at justmymat.com. Mats are made from TPE (Thermo Plastic Estomer) which the...
Righting the Wrists
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Know What You Know
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Communicate Effectively
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Ease the Discomfort of Chanting
Q: I am very fond of chanting—my students do not all have the same reaction.
How to Teach Savasana: Help Students Master Corpse Pose
Help your students fully experience the benefits of Corpse Pose (Savasana), through the exploration of their anatomy.
Sink into Stillness
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Caramelized Sweet Potato and Red Onion Braid
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Dalai Lama to speak at University of Michigan
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is scheduled to speak about "Engaging Wisdom and Compassion" at the University of Michigan on April 19th and 20th. The two-day educational program will be held in conjunction with a public talk on environmental issues...
Babies Are Good Judge of Character
Ever notice how your baby gravitates towards certain people? Turns out, they can be excellent judges of character.
Mushrooms Stuffed with Tomatoes and Olives
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Warm Lentil and Rice Salad over Wilted Mesclun
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Orchard-Fresh Baked Apple Pies
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Orzo-Stuffed Peppers
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Maple-Mustard Sauce
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Cream-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes
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Spicy Skillet Cornbread
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U.S. intensifies sanctions against Myanmar
According to the Associated Press, the House approved a bill preventing Myanmar's rubies and jade from entering the U.S. The bill is in addition to already tough sanctions against the ruling military regime that killed peaceful protesters and Buddhist monks...
Exercises for Altitude Sickness
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Pregnancy and Teaching
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Learning the Business
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Manage Your Emotions: Advice From Ana Forrest
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Chili Sin (Without) Carne
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Vegan French Onion Dip
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Yoga for Chronic Pain, Part 3
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Sedona Peppers & Portobellos with Barley
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Squash Spice Bread
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Azuki Beans and Winter Squash
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Butternut Squash Risotto with Pesto
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Love Story
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Addressing Scent and Sensitivity in Class
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Honor Your Limits in Half-Lotus Forward Bend
Learn how to make this challenging pose a vehicle for peace and freedom rather than frustration and injury.
Chocolate Apricot Rugalach
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Sweet Ending Sorbet Floats
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Maple-Yogurt Topping with Bacon Bits
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Raspberry-Ginger Parfaits
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Greek-Style Panini
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Superfast Fajitas
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Shiitake Fritters with Enoki Mushroom Sauce
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Dear Monk. . .
Whether you're just starting to study Buddhism or you're already on the path, "Ask a Monk, " an online information and advice service, can be an invaluable resource, reports the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Ven. Shih Ying-Fa, the abbot of CloudWater...
Immunologists studying ayurveda
Immunologists and geneticists in India are working with Ayurveda experts in a first of its kind project to scientifically explain the physiological reactions that take place during Ayurvedic treatments. Scientists are specifically interested in Ayurvedic rasayana therapy, which involves the...
Ayurvedic Treatments for Healthy Eyes
Try these natural strategies, and your eyes will feel good and look great.
A Restful Yoga Bedtime Routine
Rid yourself of insomnia with this calming pose sequence.
How to Begin Practicing at Home
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Help for Migraines
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Vote and make yoga teacher Matt Sanford a hero!
Visit the Volvo for Life Awards website to vote for one of the real-life heroes who are changing the world, like yogi Matt Sanford. Here is an excerpt of his story: "When only thirteen years old, Matthew survived a catastrophic...
Ayurvedic Sleep Aids
Treat insomnia with remedies tailored to your specific doshic imbalance.
Sleep Better: Battle Insomnia with Yoga
Kick your insomnia for good by creating a simple and restful nighttime routine.
Integrative Restoration with Richard Miller
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Lifeforce Yoga to Beat the Blues: Level 1 with Amy Weintraub
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The Wave & The Ocean with Erich Schiffmann
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Guide to a Woman’s Yoga Practice
Lois Steinberg, Ph.D., details the practices taught to her by Geeta S. Iyengar for all phases of the menstrual cycle.
Hot Stuff: Bikram Choudhury’s Book Bikram Yoga
Yoga is full of big-name personalities, and few are bigger or louder than Bikram Choudhury. His new book is no different.
Hindu temples destroyed in Malaysia
The Hindu American Foundation has organized a letter writing campaign against the destruction of Hindu temples by Malaysian state government officials. A protest march was scheduled for November 25 in Kuala Lumpur but, according to Reuters, organizers of the event...
UPP, AKA The Ultimate Psoas Pose
Forget crunche, have you met Urdhva Prasarita Padasana? It's a key yoga ab toner and back strengthener.
Energy Rising: Two Kundalini Meditation Techniques
Three Kundalini meditation teachers share techniques for tapping into the flow of energy within you—and moving toward spiritual awakening.
Ground Down to Grow Your Heron Pose
The strong work of connecting to the earth and of spiraling and counterspiraling is laying down a root for your Kraunchasana.
Ground Control
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Get Away and Play
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Dahn Yoga – a cult?
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Puréed Cranberry Soup
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Sweet Potato Wedges with Rosemary
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Charities to give to this holiday season
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A Fine Balance: Anusara Sequence
Extend your energy and feel your balancing poses come to life with this Anusara sequence.
Tips on Flying
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Yoga and Hinduism
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