Yoga is an ancient discipline that originated in India. It focuses on joining the physical and spiritual bodies through poses (asanas) and meditation. Archaeological discoveries suggest that yoga originated sometime between 3300 to 1700 B.C.E. Today, yoga is experiencing increased popularity worldwide as a form of relaxation, a way of deepening the mind/body connection, and as a method of total-body exercise.

Essential oils naturally complement yoga by supporting physical and mental strength and focus through the science of aromatherapy. Essential oils are extremely versatile and have many practical applications in yoga, including techniques for complementing pranayama, meditation, relaxation, post-practice, and for cleansing and purifying. Essential oils are also used to activate and balance the energy centers—or Chakra System—of the body.  Read more... (170 words, 15 images, estimated 41 secs reading time)

Recently Ralph Lauren (RL) let go of drop-dead gorgeous model Filippa Hamilton, for allegedly breaking her contract. The breach: she did not control her weight. She claims RL told her that she could not fit her sample clothes, a dainty size zero.

The 5’ 10” (177.8 cm) model weighs roughly 120 lbs. (54 kg.). According to her, her size four frame and weight have not changed since hiring. Ironically she only came out publicly, after the firm released a Photoshop edited version of her to Japan that looked worse than a caricature. In this image, included side-by-side above, her head is wider than her pelvis!  Read more... (544 words, 15 images, estimated 2:11 mins reading time)

Welcome to the second installment of our celebrity Chakra series.  Our last reading was of a mature performer, Patrick Swayze.  Today we meet our young hot little thing, Megan Fox.  Some have tried to call her the next Angelina.  Please.  In fact, through my informal Southern California methodology, we get a resounding “NO!”

Let me familiarize you with the survey.  I went to bars all weekend and asked people what they thought of Ms. Fox, down here in San Diego, California.  Overall we got several responses:  Read more... (315 words, 18 images, estimated 1:16 mins reading time)

1. “Damn dude, she’s hot!”
2. “Who?”