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Will Spirituality Ever Be Serious?

Jay Michaelson | Posted 09.29.2009 | Living


Jay Michaelson

All too often, however, spirituality reinforces rather than transcends conventional limits, boundaries, and notions of the ego. Sandwiched in between manicures and lunch dates, the quickie yoga class becomes just another way to augment and reinforce the self.

Why Yoga Needs A Rock Star

Tara Stiles | Posted 05.05.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

Most everyone I talk to who practices yoga has had some sort of dramatic experience "happen to them" at some point during their practice. It's talked...

Chanting: A Wallet-Friendly Exercise In Body And Spirit

nytimes.com | SARA ECKEL | Posted 04.22.2009 | Living


As with meditation, the intent of chanting is to calm and focus the mind, relieving it from its usual chatter -- grocery lists, money worries, petty a...