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)

Something I see arises in myself and in all who embark on the path of healing.  At some point in the process we feel sheer self-loathing and agony.  We are trapped in an endless cycle of obsession and abuse.  These Second Chakra issues burn off of the chart.  The easiest way to understand this is to watch our relationships to ourselves, each other, and finally our community.

We are trapped in Romeo and Juliet obsessive, posessive love.  We swing wildly between the sacred and the profane.  What this means is that we vacillate between feeling the object of our desire is the greatest thing in the world to the worst.  Or we ourselves are the object of this desire or wrath.  THERE IS ANOTHER WAY.  Read more... (363 words, 15 images, estimated 1:27 mins reading time)

It is launch week here and static is in the air.  It’s like lightning around here as we all scurry to put the finishing touches on our maiden voyage.  Questions swirl in the minds of the team:

“Did we forget anything?”

“Are we ready to heal?”

“Are we ready to teach?”

“Is humanity ready for true love and prosperity?”

“Did I leave the iron on?”

To keep everyone on task and as a sort of teaser, I woke up in the middle of the night with the following paragraph on my lips:  Read more... (233 words, 15 images, estimated 56 secs reading time)