LA Yoga Magazine
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LA YOGA Ayurveda and Health Magazine is a resource for the vibrant Yoga community of Southern California. We publish inspirational stories connecting Yoga, the people who practice, and what it means in our lives in the modern world.
LA Yoga Magazine
2M ago
Premium Drinks without the Kick are Becoming Increasingly Popular
Wellness, convenience, and premiumization are the critical factors that cause consumers to increasingly purchase non-alcoholic products. According to the 2023 Nielsen IQ Report, sales of non-alcoholic beverages reached $510 million —a notable rise of $121.2 million, which equates to a robust 31.2% growth from the previous year, marking the most significant dollar growth seen in half a decade. Drizly’s BevA Insights Team echoes this sentiment, reporting a 76% spike in sales of non-alcoholic beers and wines on their platfor ..read more
LA Yoga Magazine
3M ago
Ayurvedic Wellness as a Source of Modern Solutions
Ayurveda, an ancient holistic healing system from India, dates back over 5,000 years and pairs closely with the principles of yoga. The Sanskrit term Ayurveda translates to “knowledge of life” and helps us achieve and maintain our capacity for wellness, ensuring our digestive fire (agni) is in balance. Ayurveda draws its foundation from the elements: ether, air, fire, water, and earth and Ayurvedic patterns are presented in the form of three energies (doshas) vata, pitta and kapha.
Ayurveda, Food, and Remedies
Ayurvedic cooking prides itself o ..read more
LA Yoga Magazine
3M ago
It’s a chilly 64 and sunny on Christmas Eve in LA. Surfers wear Santa hats at the Sunset Boulevard break. Bartenders in WeHo review naughty and nice lists. And everyone is talking about the latest from a local legend.
Yes, Cherlato is Coming to town.
Drop Top Sleigh Ride
“It’s no secret that I absolutely love ice cream and gelato” Cher admitted, “When I tasted Giapo’s gelato while on tour in Auckland it was the best I’d ever had.”
Giapo Grazioli is accredited with what his wife Anna Rosa calls, “the third narrative of ice cream.” It is a craft perfected in New Zealand over 18 years. Afte ..read more
LA Yoga Magazine
3M ago
On October 7, Israel witnessed one of the most devastating terrorist attacks in its history, leaving the world in shock. Innocent lives were tragically lost as Hamas terrorists invaded homes in Israel’s southern regions – including a nature party nearby. What was meant to be a celebration of love turned into a heart-wrenching tragedy, leaving thousands of individuals shattered, lost, and struggling to recover.
The Secret Forest, a sanctuary for renewal nestled in the mountains of Cyprus, was deeply moved by these events. In response, they have decided to take action. To support the surv ..read more
LA Yoga Magazine
3M ago
Crystals hold a significant role in shamanic and spiritual healing practices, acting as conduits for energy and aiding in the alignment of mind, body, and Spirit. These vibrant gemstones are believed to possess unique vibrational frequencies that resonate with different aspects of the human experience, making them valuable tools for enhancing meditation, energy balancing, and emotional well-being.
Shamans and spiritual practitioners harness the innate properties of crystals to cleanse, amplify, and direct energy, facilitating the release of negative emotions and promoting a sense of harmony ..read more
LA Yoga Magazine
4M ago
Common Ground: This Inspiring Documentary Shares the Future of Regenerative Farming
In the heart of the agricultural revolution, a quiet yet powerful movement is reshaping the landscape of farming – regenerative agriculture. This movement is brilliantly depicted in the new documentary, “Common Ground,” a must-see follow-up to the hit “Kiss the Ground,” which touched over a billion people globally. The film shines a spotlight on the benefits of regenerative farming, inspiring audiences as it sells out theaters and ignites conversations about the way we cultivate our food. The seed has been plan ..read more
LA Yoga Magazine
6M ago
Lush Landscapes in an Evocative Album as a Rhythmic Journey in Opium Moon’s Where We Are Gathered
Rhythmic drumbeats open and anchor “Through the Ages,” the first track on Opium Moon’s third album Where We Are Gathered. Lush, layered percussive elements combined with melodic strings rising and falling in rhythm showcase what this award-winning supergroup is known for creating. It feels fitting that we begin the musical journey of Opium Moon in “Through the Ages,” with a dance between rhythm and melody made up of sounds both ancient and contemporary; it shines with the timeless nature
The 10 tr ..read more
LA Yoga Magazine
6M ago
The singer shouted to the heavens, “My Lord, My Lord, My Lord, show me all the things I need to know.” The crowd called out in response, “My Lord, My Lord, My Lord, take me to the place I need go….” And although many hundreds testified that the spirit had moved them that night, this revival didn’t take place at a Gospel Church, during Sunday worship. No, it was a different kind of congregation. One of all origins, ages, abilities, colors, genders, sizes, shapes, religions, and creeds. It was the “Soul Rocker” community at a Michael Franti Concert on California’s Central Coast.
Some years later ..read more
LA Yoga Magazine
7M ago
Music and Mantra as a Source of Strength
Sometimes life’s most challenging moments gift us insight into how our spiritual practices hold and heal us when we need them most. At a time when world-renowned, Grammy-nominated devotional singer, touring musician, and teacher Snatam Kaur is creatively flourishing, she is also helping to care for her father, Sat Santokh, as he copes with cancer. Snatam’s lifelong Kirtan practice — both private and publicly, at concerts and classes — has proven to be a poignant comfort to her in this difficult time.
A New Single, a New Album
August 18 marked the debut ..read more
LA Yoga Magazine
7M ago
The Library of Wisdom and Compassion
The Venerable Thubten Chodron is a pioneering American Buddhist nun, and founder of Sravasti Abbey. She has been working on The Library of Wisdom and Compassion book series with His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama of Tibet now available through Wisdom Publications.
LA YOGA was lucky to get an early look at this extraordinary undertaking, and an audience with the beloved Bodhisattva behind it.
Each Heart
Cheryl Greene grew up outside of Los Angeles, during the Vietnam War. Like many confronted with the mortality of youth, she questioned the purpose of life (and ..read more