Yoga and Seasonal Affective Disorder

Yoga and Seasonal Affective Disorder

Early November, I woke up with a sinking feeling and an aversion to participating with life.  My old friend Seasonal Affective Disorder, (S.A.D) was back. It has hit me every year for as long as I can remember. I can’t wake up fully, I withdraw from social activities...
Puja Ceremony

Puja Ceremony

The Puja Ceremony by Marion (Mugs) McConnell There is one invisible, formless spirit called Brahman which manifests itself inside every living thing. Hindus believe in one God, and they worship God through the many forms of gods and goddesses known as deities. The...
EXPLORING ESSENTIAL OILS

EXPLORING ESSENTIAL OILS

EXPLORING ESSENTIAL OILS at the PURA VIDA YOGA RETREAT IN COSTA RICA. Terri McDermott shares a bit about essential oils… After 20+ years working within the medical profession as a Certified Medical Assistant, as well as my education and continued studies of Anatomy,...
Spiritual Temple Tour of India

Spiritual Temple Tour of India

I can’t wait to return to India for a spiritual temple tour! I have been to India twice now and after each time I returned home, I said to myself, well, I can scratch that off my list of experiences.  But India calls you back to experience that deep stillness in your...