I haven’t blogged in a while, but it seems that you guys have been kept entertained with personal insights from our family of contributors.

I’ve been contemplating the idea of blogging, and how we are able to connect with one another through the common topic of yoga and just life in general. We have some readers from other parts of the world and some from home. The universal language we share is experience. (more…)

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently had an event where fans had the opportunity to do a yoga workout, taught by Andre Ethier, the right fielder, on the grass in Dodger Stadium. This is quite a unique marketing tactic that has become more common in an economy where profits have dwindled for most businesses.

Of course, the use of celebrities to attract customers and money is nothing new. However, taking a yoga class from a celebrity is and, for this particular event, a portion of the proceeds from each of the $100 tickets went to a charitable cause. Around 100 people showed up for the session – or about $10,000 worth of students.  (more…)

Last night, I sat down to watch for the first time “So You Think You Can Dance” on FOX. There was one very moving dance towards the end of the show (danced by Ade and Melissa), which really moved the judges, performers, audience members, and me – who was watching from the privacy of my own home. The dance was about a woman who was fighting breast cancer and a friend who was trying to help her. (more…)

At a time when more mom-and-pop stores of all types are closing because people are spending less money, businesses that are staying afloat are finding ways to earn your business and help you save money. During this downturn in the economy, we are even seeing big business disappear. For those that are going strong and still operating, they are changing with the times. They are offering huge incentives and benefits to customers. (more…)

Are any of you having trouble trying to find a good yoga studio? We know that when it comes to buying things or looking for services, the best source is often a friend’s recommendation. But what if your friend knows nothing about your area and has never been to a yoga studio in your city? If that’s the case, there are several things you could try, but it’s going to take a bit of effort. (more…)

I recently read an article in the LA Times about an ongoing battle of California prison inmates’ constitutional rights and their ability to get taxpayer-funded yoga rooms in the prison facilities.
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Ok, so it’s been a while since I took a Yoga class…I know, so bad (like 3 years bad).

Looking for a Yoga studio can be very time consuming, especially with the amount of studios in my area – Los Angeles. There’s just a lot of “stuff” around.

Something as simple as deciding where to eat can drive you nuts… (more…)

When I was growing up, I loved Nintendo. I was in love with my console. Whether it was Street Fighter II or Final Fantasy, I would log hours on end gaming. My mom hated it (even as she would unsuccessfully challenge me to a match of Street Fighter) and would often say, “video games are good for nothing.” Well…a lot has changed since 1991. Gaming consoles became an integral part of my generation’s life. Instead of shedding consoles as we grew up, we just bought different games. (more…)

Change is on the horizon. That much is evident. This past Tuesday marks not only a change in the American regime, but a fundamental shift in the way this country is viewed from the outside, as well as the inside. Barack Obama’s election brings hope, and with it, an understanding that that hope must be buried in firm socio-economic platforms to see any tangible results. Obama himself stated that it might even take more than one term to achieve real, meaningful change. As a side note, one could make the argument the charismatically savvy democrat has started his re-election campaign before he even sets foot in the Oval office. Get ready America. This is definitely a man with a plan. (more…)

For those of you who have been following my blogs, you know that during my recent visit to Japan, I decided to find a yoga studio so that I could continue to practice my yoga.

This particular yoga studio that I went to has two practice rooms on the 3rd and 5th floor of a building in downtown Sapporo. It’s actually located in the center of downtown, so there were many people in business suits and work clothes. (more…)