Dharma and Steve Jobs
Upon entering adulthood (let’s call this age 30), I had a career epiphany: I will work until the day I die, or thereabouts. This realization... (read more)
Quote: John Lennon
We’ve got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can’t just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or... (read more)
Do I Have to Leave?
First, here’s the view from the room in which yogis practiced today at Yoga Rocks the Mountain, held at the Viceroy Snowmass. After that, what... (read more)
Greetings from "Snowmasana," Colorado!
We’re doing yoga. We’re in the mountains. It rocks. Hence, it’s called: Yoga Rocks the Mountain, a yoga and music festival in Snowmass, Colorado. I’ve... (read more)
How to Om at Home: Starting a Home Yoga Practice
Having the ability to practice yoga at home, without the need for a teacher or studio, has many benefits, including convenience, cost-savings, and added creative... (read more)
Reader Query: A Yogi Gal Who Wants to Groove to the Music
Hi Rebecca, I met you after the [focus group] last Sunday*. . . I really enjoyed your class and I especially liked that you played... (read more)
Saptah Chanting Ceremony at Kripalu
Despite insecurities surrounding my wretched singing voice, I participated in last night’s Saptah chanting ceremony here at Kripalu. The long-standing tradition is the yoga and... (read more)
Om Gal Hangs With A Woodstock Legend
Last week, I had the pleasure of seeing Richie Havens perform and meeting him afterwards at the opening of the Regattabar Jazz Festival at the... (read more)
"Hometown Glory"
Sitting in a quaint coffee shop in my hometown, working on a post for Intent.com, I just noticed the following quote on a gift card... (read more)
Hey Yoga Teacher, Play That Funky Music
When it comes to playing music during yoga classes, students and teachers tend to have a jukebox rotation’s worth of differing opinions, preferences, and advice.... (read more)
Reader Query: Chanting
Dear Om Gal, I am interested in learning the Sanskrit chants I often hear my teachers recite in class. Do you know of a resource,... (read more)
Am I Still a Yogi if I Listen to Gangster Rap?
When I began practicing yoga at the age of 16, I wasn’t exactly the target demographic. In retrospect, I realize how out of place I... (read more)
The Celtics, Sheryl Crow, and Strong Pipes
Tuesday night, Boston Celtics president Rich Gotham let me hold the Larry O’Brien World Championship trophy at the Best of Boston party, an annual fete... (read more)
Om Gal Recommends Running Tunes
In reference to a recent post on running, a request was made for some tips on workout tunes- at which point I went “radio silent,”... (read more)
