What modern kids can learn from the ancient tradition By Christine Van Zandt Nobody but a zealot would want religion in public schools, but yoga? As practiced in mainstream America, yoga is no more a religion than football is (although an argument could be made about the ritual of the Super Bowl). A few uneasy […]
Four straight months of yoga practice
Each asana is a window into your psychological process and pattern
Krishna Das—that honey-tongued vocalist who headlines kirtan festivals all over the world and has brought more people to the joy of chanting than probably any other kirtan singer on the planet—is at heart a blues man.
The eight limbs of the Royal Path By Arun Deva Over the last two decades, the number of people practicing yoga in the United States has multiplied exponentially, from one million to 30 million. While some may have a complete understanding of the practice, for many there is still confusion. For example, we hear about […]
Let yoga prolong your vacation high
Where Spirituality, Compassion & Veganism Intersect
You can remain in a state of contraction, or release and realign with truth
At age 89, Phyllis Sues has flexibility even teens might envy If you’ve ever thought, “I’m too old to (fill in the blank),” meet Phyllis Sues. Throughout her highly productive life, Sues has continued to learn new skills and use them in her career. She’s been physically active since long before most WLT readers were […]
Controlling our breathing can help us to maintain tranquility amidst the daily hubbub of activity. This control over breathing is termed pranayama, with techniques rooted in ancient Indian literature.