All in Culture
By Rachel Nichols
In one sentence: Sex, God & Yoga are intricately linked with one another and inherently necessary to address and embrace if one desires to live an awakened life...
By Kelly Finnegan
One of my most challenging locations was in Malaysia, last summer. It rained almost every day and despite the torrential downpour, I went ahead and worked with my clients, who had booked sessions during the days of the storm. It definitely was hard to keep my gear dry, but there was a unique quality to shooting in the rain that you just can't achieve on a sunny day...
By SF Yoga Mag
Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda continue to inspire me with their music! In fact, I think I have every album they have published. It was an absolute honor to receive their newest album, Kundalini Morning Chants, for review...
By Rachel Nichols
Calling all lovers of yoga, music, personal growth and the magical outdoors: There are “more flowers than a hippie can handle in a single serving” at the Black Oak Ranch in Mendocino County next month for the Enchanted Forest Gathering -- a conscious living, music and movement festival taking place July 22-24...
By M Ryan Saldiver
Another special highlight of the festival was a children's dance performance put on by
the Toodayamangalam Shri Krupa Dance company. This group of young girls between the ages
of 6-12 were doing a dance piece called the Bharatanatyam - which is symbolic of the devine
dance of Shiva...
By Courtney Aldor
Kia Miller is a world renowned teacher and devoted Yogini, who imparts her wonderful passion for life and well-being in her teaching. Her style pulls from multiple yogic disciplines, and she is especially known for making Kundalini Yoga accessible. This July, she will be teaching at Wanderlust...
By Deidre Norman
This retreat will take place in Sedona, Arizona at the Enchantment Resort and Spa. Sedona has always been a really magical place for me...
By Ashley Shires
“So many festivals come and go,” Yoshi Aono said. “I knew if I did this, I would have to be completely devoted to it.” That was one of the reasons he chose Hanuman as the name for the festival...
By Kira Grace
Kira Grace is donating 100% of the net profits of this fabulous legging to the Hanuman Festival Seva Fund. That’s right, 100%. Hanuman’s dedication to seva aligns with their own convictions, and they are eager to support the charitable work Hanuman Festival is doing in the world...
By Ashley Shires
I don’t know if it’s a calling - it takes effort, but it’s from my soul. I’m skilled at making pictures and bringing out the best in people. I get to hang out with these incredible human beings who have triumphed over obstacles...
By Leyla Ahmet
I noticed after practice that I was more patient and accepting of what the day would bring, yet at the same time able to be true to myself and strive for my goals...
By SF Yoga Mag
The YogaFEST is a unique festival with a clear intent of bringing Yoga to the masses. The festival has been made extremely affordable with the help of Yoga experts who are truly vested in bringing wellness to all segments of the community. We invite people from all walks of life and interests to come, have fun and support this initiative.
By Erika van Gemeren
After taking Saul David Raye's class at Shakti Fest this year, I wanted to know more and I wanted to dig deeper. I was curious to see what Saul had to share outside of the yoga room! He is a humble teacher who emanates love, it seems as if he lives and breathes his practices in all aspects of his life...
By Liya Garber
Evening time was very special, as we all gathered at the main stage for a different concert each night. It felt as though we were all part of one big loving tribe. It was especially nice to see the kids running around smiling, laughing and activating all of us with their sweet presence...
By Erika Van Gemeren
Shakti: the great divine feminine mother. Every Spring Shaktifest puts on a magical and unforgettable gathering in Joshua Tree. The first day started for us with a Kundalini class led by Kia Miller. Her radiant spirit is a shining example of the Ma and was quite infectious...
By Autumn Feldmeier
"One’s legacy might be considered before one is almost gone, and last I checked, I’m still here, baby! I’m proud of being among the early pioneers in the turn-of-the-century San Francisco yoga movement. Being able to help serve the tidal wave of modern day yogis in this beautiful city (and beyond) has been one of the biggest joys of my life..."
By Ashley Shires
I pulled my rental car into the dirt parking lot of Bhakti Fest, in the Joshua Tree desert, and a security guard in a bright orange vest motioned for me to roll down my window. I did, to a blast of 100-degree heat. He grinned at me, yelling, “Namaste!” I grinned back, realizing I had pulled off the highway and into an alternative reality...
By Ashley Shires
I’ve been graced to live in many amazing places and yet, Boulder feels like a root deep in my body...
By Leyla Ahmet
The call from the mosque gently draws me from a sweet sleep. The voice of the muezzin so full of emotion that my skin instantly covers in goose bumps even though the air is already balmy and warm. The clock says 5am, the moonless sky is indigo blue, the stars like tiny holes in a heavy nighttime curtain. I decide since I am awake to attend the early morning beach yoga.
