I read a terrific description of shakti and shiva in Stephen Copes book Yoga and the Quest for True Self. I love dancing and the imagery in this excerpt made my spine tingle! (Note: Shakti, when capitalized, refers to the goddess – Shivas consort – who is the embodiment of the feminine principle; in lower-case, … Read more
While traveling through Asia, I struggled to keep my daily practice. I whined and blamed my external environment for making me ill and keeping me off of my mat. Amidst the noise, heat and nausea – I discovered that my biggest distraction was my undisciplined, monkey-mind. A year ago, when Rik and I were in … Read more
This particular dish is not only delicious but it is also an effective cleanse for minor digestive ailments. It is great served with steamed basmati rice and naan or chapattis. Spices to be added while chickpeas cook Salt to taste 2 Tbs. Cinnamon bark 4 Cloves 3 Brown Cardamoms Ingredients Salt to taste Dry roasted … Read more