Traditional Yoga: More than Fitness

Traditional Yoga: More than Fitness

The following is an excerpt from Michael Rhadeya Plasha’s memoir, The Amazing Adventures of a Yogi in America. In it, he attempts to find the most accurate definitions of traditional Yoga, shares his personal journey of teaching Yoga,  and describes his...
Knowing: A Poem by Becky Eschenroeder

Knowing: A Poem by Becky Eschenroeder

Becky ‘Tara’ Eschenroeder offers a poetic exploration about what it means to tap into intuition and cultivate trust in the Self.  Read this poem and more like it on her blog. Knowing Something deep within me knows. Knows where I have been and where I am...
Gluten-Free Bread Recipe

Gluten-Free Bread Recipe

Nothing beats the aroma of freshly baked bread.  At least, that’s what we discovered when we snuck into the Yogaville Kitchen to learn the secret of making delicious, gluten-free bread! Karen’s Gluten-Free French Bread 2 cups + 2 Tbsp of Gluten-Free All...
Recognizing the Self in All

Recognizing the Self in All

In 1967, Sri Gurudev Swami Satchidananda was one among the new immigrants whose exotic garb, customs, and cuisines would add color and spice to the diversity, the so-called “melting pot” of American culture. He arrived in New York City on May 24, 1967, and, according...
The Key to Unlocking the Present Moment

The Key to Unlocking the Present Moment

How many times have we been encouraged, in the name of mindfulness, to live in the present moment? With the pace of modern life steadily quickening and the distractions multiplying, being present is seemingly easier said than done. Thankfully, in the following...