Everyday Freedom with Citi Bike 🙂
Every morning, I thank Citi Bike for making riding to work possible. I've realized how important it is to do something that feels freeing and joyful, every day.
In a State of Love, We are Fearless – Random Acts of Kindness Day
Posted on ServiceSpace.org, written by Annette Konoske-Graf We met at noon under the arch in Washington Square Park. There was already a kind of magic around us. Children danced in front of the woman blowing giant bubbles. A quartet of older men sang 50's tunes. There...
Om Aim Saraswatye Namaha
Saraswati mantra, chanted 108 times, for invoking wisdom, creativity and for energizing the Swadisthana (2nd) Chakra.
Quinoa and Millet Mexican Salad
I cook meals several times a month for our Wednesday evening meditation gatherings. One of the most popular recipes is my own quick-meal creation - a delicious, healthy and sattvik quinoa/millet salad! Here's the recipe: - Sautee onions/garlic/tomatoes in coconut oil...
Happy Ostara!
Beginning at Spring Equinox, this is a period of new beginnings, nature springing into life from resting during winter, and of bringing creative energy into action. It's a great time to reconnect with nature, allow your creative juices to flow, and begin new projects 🙂
What David Deida Taught Me About Femininity
In my search for understanding the sacred masculine and divine feminine energies better, I recently read David Deida’s book, ‘The Way of the Superior Man’, a modern-day spiritual and practical guidebook for men. From the passion and poetry in the pages, I could tell...
Goddess Circle. Imagine. Believe. Create.
Last night I had another chance to fall in love with myself and the world, in an aesthetically gratifying, yet subtle and sacred way. I had the privilege of attending a Goddess circle at the Imagine Gallery, a pop up art space curated by Shannon Shiang (the space was...
My First Neti Pot Experience
Last evening, I had my first neti experience. Krishan had brought out the dreaded neti pot, a blue-colored plastic one that we got from Sivananda Ashram. It was on my mind to try it out, given that I had just attended a very informative class on breathing and...
Why I Decided to Do Yoga Teacher Training
I have a confession. I love to eat. And I dislike working out, unless it involves running or biking outside. I have many days when I’m lazy, and would rather eat a burrito and watch SITC (or other sitcom reruns) on my couch, nap, or read books on esoteric subjects...
Wabi Sabi
Wabi-sabi The crack on the bookshelf in the corner, with chipped olive-tinted paint. The ladybug with just one brown spot, flitting through the grass. The young mother, holding her child close; with one breast gone, due to cancer. The ten year old boy who can’t...