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DC Yoga Community Unites to Build A Foster Home in South Africa
Citizen Effect’s 30-Day Yoga Challenge is bringing together DC’s top yoga studios and their students for a great cause: building a foster home for orphaned and abandoned children in Cloetesville, South Africa. The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) is doubling the impact by matching the money raised. Continue reading
Swimming Dragon Sword Dance Performed by Sifu Chik Qadir Mason
Come check out Swimming Dragon Sword Dance Sifu Chik Qadir Mason at the Kung-Yang Lin/ Dancers’ INhale Series. The perfect performance for a Spring Philadelphia night to energize and exhilirate you! Peace & Light to You.
Totally Zen named among the TOP 100 INCREDIBLE YOGA TEACHERS WHO BLOG!
Totally Zen is Totally Jazzed about being a part of the list of 100 Incredible Yoga Teachers Who Blog.
Anyone out there reading, I DEEPLY APPRECIATE YOUR PRESENCE HERE. Find other yoga blogs that strike a chord with you in the list.
Thank You for your time, energy and readership! Continue reading
What is it to Surrender in a Yoga Posture?
Surrender or let go of daily tension, toxicity and stress by finding a quiet place and asking yourself to relax, deep breath and release anything and everything you hold.
Practice this on a regular basis and notice subtle differences in the mind, body and spirit. N a m a s t e . Continue reading
Zen Tales: A Tradition to Learn from..
If we are students of life then every time we hear something new or old, short or long, interesting or mundane we will try and open our ears, hearts and minds to the possibility of expanding ourselves. Read this Zen tale from my teacher and see what you think. Continue reading
Transformation- Something to Ponder on Halloween
Transformation is the process of change that can affect your character, nature, appearance,feelings and all aspects of your life. On Halloween Americans dress up and sometimes we move closer to the person we are and sometimes further apart. In yoga, you will always move closer to your true self. Continue reading
Does practicing Yoga bring you closer to Oneness?
We explore the connection between practicing yoga and deepening or establishing a connection to the Higher Power or Source. Through practice yogis know that breathing and meditation can bring you closer to the spirit , the core, the Universal energy we are all made up of and is all around us.
This oneness within can lead to finding the Oneness that exists all around us if we tune in and pay attention. Continue reading
Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa, Moving from Karma to Dharma
Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa is a Kundalini yoga master. Moving from Karma to Dharma in the Age of Aquarius offered people insight about what this means in a practical way. She also gave yoga practices that will help clear out the old energy and pathways to make way for new energy and intention to become a positive force in the universe! Continue reading
Being Yoga Conference 2009 at the Omega Institute
Being Yoga Conference at the Omega Institute was a welcome adventure this summer. Driving new places, learning new techniques, meeting new people and experiencing a different environment. Yoga immersion is something to prepare for and be aware. The Omega Institute campus is a welcome environment to soak up all that yoga and its teachers can offer you. Continue reading
Spinal Twists in Yoga and Qigong Benefit the Body
The benefits of spinal twists are immense! Using postures to increase the energy flow and wring out old energy along the spine will improve your helath. Try to twist the spine several times a week and feel and see how great you will be for your self! Continue reading
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- Introducing Gaiam TV as a Resource for Streaming Online Yoga Videos
- City Yoga at a Community Greening Program
- The First Annual Philadelphia Tibetan Festival of the Arts, Sunday, July 24th from 4 – 7PM
- Thank You Everyone who Participated in 2011 Yoga on the Steps!!
- YOGA on the Steps, 2011, Living Beyond Breast Cancer
- The ZEN of Tasting WINE..
- Dervish Yoga – The Sufi Secret of Eternal Youth
- Living a Mindful Life
- Jack LaLanne, an Inspiration for Health & Fitness!
- Reflecting on Where You are in 2011, NOW
- 10 Proven Benefits of Being Left-Handed
- You Have to be Quicker Than Your Own MIND, Practical Spirituality
- Learn about Energy Consumption, 350* Philly
- Wellness Week, a Reminder Your Health Matters
- Community Gardening – Find One in Your Neighborhood
- Hypnotherapy for Weight Loss and Smoking Cessation
- Support Festivals Promoting Local & Eco-Friendly Economy!
- Practicing Yoga Off the Mat
- The 14th annual Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe, 9/3 -18/2010.
- Self Healing- A journey into knowing Your Own Body & Managing Your Health, Wellness
- Handmade Philly and VolkLibre! Swap Meet, Sunday, 8/29, 3-6pm
- Foundations in Action & a very special event for the Africa Yoga Project!
- 10 Things You Might Not Know About Yoga
- Reintroduction To Yoga: A Session With Stephanie by Dan Comer
- Say Cheese: 15 Fascinating Facts About Smiling!
- Save Animals/Practice Yoga- Humane League of Philadelphia/Dhyana Yoga- 8/8 6pm
- 10 Cholesterol Lowering Foods to Incorporate into your Diet
- DC Yoga Community Unites to Build A Foster Home in South Africa
- 50 Meditation & Mind Control Techniques for Weight Loss
- Rittenhouse Flower Market, A Charity Event for Children
- Karmic Healing: Exploring Past Lives Workshop with Djuna Wojton
- Philadelphia/Washington DC Exchange, Painted Bride Art Center, 5/29 & 5/30.
- Living Beyond Breast Cancer Event, A BIG SUCCESS!
- Swimming Dragon Sword Dance Performed by Sifu Chik Qadir Mason
- Earth Day 2010- Celebrate and Reflect on Earth’s Force.
- Totally Zen named among the TOP 100 INCREDIBLE YOGA TEACHERS WHO BLOG!
- NEWLIFE Expo-Mind, Body , Spirit-Spring 2010
- Living Beyond Breast Cancer, Yoga at the Art Museum
- What is it to Surrender in a Yoga Posture?
- Belen Floating City, Peru- Beautiful and Simple!(Part III of VI)
- The Belen Market in Iquitos, Peru (Part II of VI)
- What is Totally Zen?, Who is Stephanie Churchill?
- Exploring Peru, The Amazon Rainforest (Part I of VI)
- Living with an Open Heart
- Taking Small Steps; Learning to Have More Patience. Finding this CrAzY thing called >>> ZEN.
- Zen Tales: A Tradition to Learn from..
- The Kalachakra and Losang Samten- Culture, Art & History
- “R U Smarter Than A Monkey ?” – FREE I PHONE APPLICATION
- The Five Senses, Part IV: Taste
- Transformation- Something to Ponder on Halloween
- Does practicing Yoga bring you closer to Oneness?
- Greenfest 2009, Moving deeper into Sustainable Living
- Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa, Moving from Karma to Dharma
- Being Yoga Conference 2009 at the Omega Institute
- Awaken Your Brain, an amazing book on the process of Awakening
- Cooking with Herbs, Natural & Tasteful!
- Spinal Twists in Yoga and Qigong Benefit the Body
- The Five Senses, Part III: Touch
- Independence Day is a Time to Live and Feel Free!
- How do Michael Jackson and Yoga relate?
- Stephanie Churchill, Personal Services Website- Now Live!
- Live, Raw Foods & Yoga (in NYC) Everyday, Anywhere!
- Living Your Dream
- I Phone Game GIVE AWAY- Vir2L Drums Taiko – Sign Up!
- 7th Annual Yoga Unites for Living Beyond Breast Cancer
- Earth Day 2009 in Philadelphia
- What is Divinity?
- NewLife Expo, in NYC, provides a great service to its people!
- Creating a Connection to the Prayer Bell or Singing Bowl
- Celebrate St. Patty’s by Going Green
- Derek O’Neil, More Truth Will Set You Free Workshop, TUESDAY, March 10th
- The Five Senses, Part II- Sight, Yoga Eye Exercises
- Checking in on Green and the New “Green Economy”?
- The Five Fundamentals of Qigong, Part V, The Benefits of Practicing Qigong
- Reiki Level 1 Training by Danielle Stimpson at Brio Vim
- Reiki, a Spiritual Healing Practice
- The Five Senses, Part I- Sound (Listening)
- The Five Yoga Fundamentals , Part V, Repetition
- Bringing in the New Year, 2009
- Breathing Exercises to Train the Mind
- Healing Takes Time
- Part IV in the V Part – QiGong Fundamental Series-Development of Qi
- Food for Thought
- Back Pain is No Joke
- Pranayama in the Park
- More Truth Will Set You Free
- Spoken vs. Unspoken Words
- RYAH Yoga and Health Center- Best of Philly 2008
- America’s 44th and First Black President – Barak Obama
- Explore Health through Your Local Community
- IMPORTANT INFO on VOTING CORRECTLY- DO NOT NEGATE YOUR VOTE!!
- Five Fundamentals of Yoga, Part IV, Intention
- Goddess Pregnancy Fitness Video Montage
- Columbus Day Celebration in NYC , Totally Zen enjoys the Parade
- Omega Institute’s Being Yoga Conference 2008 in New York City reviewed by Totally Zen
- Qigong Fundamentals Series, Part III, How to Practice Qigong Correctly.
- When Tragedy Strikes
- Follow the River to a Sacred Place
- Greenfest Philadelphia 2008 was a Success!
- Getting Green is a Continual Process..
- Can Obama Help Change America? Where Does Change Start?
- Water is the Key to Your Health
- Meditation, Part III in the Five Yoga Fundamentals Series
- Finding the connection between Yoga, Dance and Pilates at the Philadelphia Dance Academy
- Part II of Qigong Series – Variety of Different Forms of Qigong
- Music and Friends Feed the Soul, Summer Music Festival Season is Alive and Kicking!
- What it Means to Be Free
- It’s Better to Buy Local Food !, Buy Fresh Buy Local Week in Philadelphia (July 12- 20th)
- Breathing, The Second Part of The Five Yoga Fundamentals Series
- The Final Transition on Earth- Death
- Qigong, A Five Part Series , Part I- Overview
- Thoughtfulness is Found in the Little Things
- Totally Zen Video
- 5 Yoga Fundamentals, Part I – Posture
- Head Massages are Divine
- Eating Fruit is Nutritious and Delicious
- Hip Openers
- Frida Kahlo vs. a Healthy Spine
- Winds of Change, Stevie Nicks Performs
- Putting It All Together
- Spiritual Awakening
- Water as a Healing Tool
- Finding your way through the Transitions in Life
- The Beginning of a New Life
- A Winning Combination of Flowers and Music
- Making the most of Life’s Ups and Downs
- What is Love Anyway?
- Making a Goddess Pregnancy Fitness Video
- Cooking Tofu can taste Good!
- At Peace in Juno’s World
- A Walking Meditation
- Trapped on a Plane
- The Biggest Loser
- Wisdom
- Happiness
- The Making of a Totally Zen Video
- Listening to an Angel Sing
- Experiencing the Perfect Apple Pie
- Zen in the American Gangster
- Feeling the Difference
- Being Yoga comes to an End ( sort of..)
- Yoga Workshops Galore!
- Being Yoga 2007 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Day 1
- Austin City Limits Festival Rocks
- Breathing Under Water
- What is Totally Zen?
- The Beginning
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- Rapper's Yoga VideoDJ Dave and the crew from Fog and Smog films (makers of the very clever "Whole Foods Parking Lot" video) are back, taking on yoga--and on the make for yoginis--with "Yoga Girl." We spot Vinnie Marino and DJ Drez. Who else makes a cameo? […]
- Lululemon's CEO of the YearCanada's Globe and Mail Report on Business magazine has named Lululemon Athletica's Christine Day CEO of the year. This news comes after the Vancouver-based company was criticized in the media for its new "Who is John Galt?" shopping bag (a reference to the Ayn Rand novel Atlas Shrugged). Day, who came from Starbucks and has served as Lul […]
- Lululemon's Controversial PositionThe Canadian based clothing company Lululemon Athletica has never shied away from controversy. Its latest attention-grabbing story centers on the company's decision to reference a character from a book by Ayn Rand -- a decision that has left some yogis out in the cold. The oblique reference, "Who is John Galt?" appears on Lululemon shopping ba […]