Whether you’re an active Yogi, or just a friend needing a peaceful Mantra to get you through the 405 during Rush hour, I want to share with you one of my favorite Mantras. This is one of the Sanskrit chants we use to conclude Yoga sessions, adds a euphoric finishing touch! It’s also one of […]
From Kunming, we took a flight to Lijiang, where we were greeted at the airport by a gregarious older man who drove us into town. The funny thing about taxi drivers is that they are the same candid selves mainly anywhere you travel. You will get the juiciest local gossip, and outspoken words on what
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No matter where it is you’re traveling, a beach Sarong is a versatile, essential travel accessory. You may be going on a romantic getaway to Bora Bora, a tropical printed Sarong would come in great as a cover-up to the beach. Or around town if you’re too lazy to put on clothes. If you’re vacationing in Cabo
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We just spent about a day and a half in Dali, Yunnan. Our trip in Yunnan started in the capital of Kunming, a flight north to Lijiang, and then drove south for about 5 hours to Dali. It was only about a 200 km distance (which is about 140 miles, would take 2 hours in
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I’ve been told I ask a lot of questions. I could meet someone and within 5 minutes, tell them about my life story as well as ask theirs. Some people are just as open, others not so much. For some, it takes a lifetime for them to unravel their life’s story after trust is built.
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In Sanskrit, Klesah means Obstacles. Avidya means Ignorance or Misperception, which comes from illusions. I’m learning these concepts during my path of deeper Yoga studies. In the Bhagavad Gita, it is noted that all sufferings and limitations imposed by the ego come from Avidya. We have to seek knowledge, with which hatred, injury and greed
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Happy Holidays!! The season of giving. The season of Love. I think we’ve all humbled down on the materialistic gift giving these past 3 years as our economy went into turbulence. I see it as a beautiful thing for our souls, as we are putting more effort in buying experiences and creating memories instead. Non-profit
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Gypset Books and Lifestyle I bought the Gypset Collection of Books and it’s been a wonderful Coffee Table book accessory. Gypset Books and Lifestyle is a daily inspiration and reminder of the Ideal Life I have set out. We oftentimes get so carried away with our day-to-day activities, that life becomes easily mundane. We all need some sort
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We got up by 9am. Had our usual breakfast of tomato cucumber hard*boıled egg and fresh made bread upstaırs. Then we sprınted down the street towards the water and onto the 3 story ferry. Thıs would take us along the Bosphorous Straıt onto the Asıan contınent part of Turkey from 1030-430. Perfect weather.. each of
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I insist you read this whole post. Take 10 minutes to read it now. Read it weekly, or monthly. It will change your old vision and create the ‘Vision’ you’ve been seeking for a successful, happy Life. 🙂 I’ve highlighted those that I find especially importante! VISION By Bo Short “A rock pile ceases to
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