Conscious Living News

All Manner of Mindfulness: How I Spent My Day with Thich Nhat Hanh

Kate Hanley by Kate Hanley | October 23rd, 2009 | Comments (0)
topic: Conscious Living News, Personal Growth | tags: Buddhism, live in the moment, Martin Luther King, meditation, mindful eating, mindful walking, mindfully, mindfulness, Omega Institute, peace, practicing mindfulness, relaxation, Thich Nhat Hanh

ThayMarqueeIf you could attend a workshop with Gandhi, the Dalai Lama or Martin Luther King, Jr., you’d sign up just as fast as you could, wouldn’t you? I felt just as excited when I heard that Thich Nhat Hanh — a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, master meditation teacher and renowned advocate for peace — was offering a day of mindfulness near my home. The day-long program was put on by the Omega Institute at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, meaning all this Brooklynite mom had to do was arrange for childcare and get on the subway. Done.

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Inner IDEA: A Time-Out to Sample New Mind-Body Workout Techniques

Jill Miller by Jill Miller | September 22nd, 2009 | Comments (0)
topic: Conscious Living News, Fitness, Gaiam Happenings, Pilates, Yoga | tags: Inner IDEA Conference, mind-body fitness, Palm Springs, pilates, Yoga, yoga props, yoga teachers, Yoga Tune Up

Dressed top to bottom in Zobha, I point out trigger points on my assistant Florence's back.

Dressed top to bottom courtesy of Zobha, I point out trigger points on my assistant Florence's back.

Last weekend I presented three Yoga Tune Up® workshops at the Inner IDEA Conference near Palm Springs, Calif. This yearly gathering brings together the leading innovators of the mind-body fitness world to convene at the serene La Quinta Resort in Palm Desert. As always, the event saw a great turnout. My Yoga Tune Up® workshops were packed, and Gaiam and its SPRI team generously provided a variety of props for my sessions.

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True-Story Film ‘Red Like the Sky’ Reminds You to Believe In Yourself

Gaiam Staff by Gaiam Staff | July 28th, 2009 | Comments (0)
topic: Conscious Living News, Gaiam Happenings, Inspirational Media | tags: blind sound editor, Inspirational Films, Mirco Mencacci, spiritual-cinema, Stephen Simon

Movies based on true stories really touch our hearts. The new Spiritual Cinema Circle feature film Red Like the Sky tells the true story of Mirco Mencacci, who is one of the most talented Italian sound editors working today — and happens to be blind. Here’s a preview with introduction by What Dreams May Come producer and Spiritual Cinema Circle co-founder Stephen Simon.

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Wanderlust Festival: Where Yoga Meets Music and Nature

Gaiam Staff by Gaiam Staff | July 7th, 2009 | Comments (0)
topic: Conscious Living News, Yoga | tags: 50 Days 50 Yoga Studios road trip, environment, environmentalism, green, Kasey Luber, Lake Tahoe, local food, music, nature, organic, Squaw Valley, sustainablility, Wanderlust Festival, Yoga

wanderlust by itselfThis July, a new kind of festival will bring together the world’s leading yoga teachers and best rock ‘n’ roll performers in a breathtaking setting of natural beauty. The Wanderlust Festival, dedicated to both “spiritual and physical exploration,” will take place July 24-26 in Squaw Valley USA, Lake Tahoe, Calif. Gaiam is a sponsor of the festival, and our Yogamates.com editor Kasey Luber will conclude her 50 Days 50 Yoga Studios road trip at Wanderlust.

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Help 3rdWhale Decide How to Donate! First iPhone App Developer to Join 1% for the Planet

Joe Rogel by Joe Rogel | July 1st, 2009 | Comments (1)
topic: Conscious Living News, Green Living, Green Tech | tags: 1% For the Planet, 3rd Whale, app for finding green local businesses, green mobile apps, iPhone app

3rdWhale LogoGreen mobile app developer 3rdWhale will be the first mobile app developer to join 1% For the Planet, a growing global movement of 1,202 companies that donate 1% of their sales to a network of 1,781 environmental organizations worldwide.” And they want your help deciding where their money will go!

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What Is the Best Way to Love the Earth?

Siona van Dijk by Siona van Dijk | April 6th, 2009 | Comments (0)
topic: Conscious Living News, Gaiam Happenings, Green Living | tags: community, connection, earth, environment, gaia community, green, inspiration, living

istock_000005893121small2Every day, we pose a question to the members of Gaia, Gaiam’s online community for individuals committed to creating healthy lives of meaning and purpose. Recently, we asked our community for answers to the question, “What is the best way to love the Earth“? A few of our favorite responses follow:

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Good News: Whale-Inspired Yoga, Pregnant Bellies Become Art

Gaiam Staff by Gaiam Staff | February 20th, 2009 | Comments (0)
topic: Conscious Living News | tags: art, composting, dreams, exercise, Fitness, food, pregnancy, shopping, urban living, whales, Yoga

Nico the Beluga Whale at the Georgia Aquarium

Every week we highlight the best articles, blogs, news, videos and interesting Web tidbits to help you live green, be healthy, and connect with your sense of spirituality. Read our roundup for info that helps you live better.

Green Living

Is Your Grocery Bill Determined by the Neighbourhood In Which You Live?

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V-Day Links: The Anatomy of a Kiss, Transcendent Intimacy and Ecstasy

Gaiam Staff by Gaiam Staff | February 13th, 2009 | Comments (0)
topic: Conscious Living News | tags: composting, diet, food, gift ideas, intimacy, massage, nutrition, sex, spirituality, Valentines Day, Yoga

Every week we highlight the best articles, blogs, news, videos and interesting Web tidbits to help you live green, be healthy, and connect with your sense of spirituality. Read this week’s Valentine’s-Day-themed roundup for info that helps you live and love yourself and your partner better.

Green Living

Finding a (Naturally) Better Gift This Valentine’s Day

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Must-See Links: More Men Doing Yoga, “Slow Wear” Growing Fast

Gaiam Staff by Gaiam Staff | February 6th, 2009 | Comments (0)
topic: Conscious Living News | tags: air pollution, Clothing, fashion, meditation, reusing, slow wear, Yoga, Zen

Every week we highlight the best articles, blogs, news, videos and interesting Web tidbits to help you live green, be healthy, and connect with your sense of spirituality. Read our roundup for info that just helps you live better.

Green Living

A New Ethical Wardrobe for Recessionary Times?

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Must-See Links: The Obamas Hire Green Chef, Climate Change and Your Health

Gaiam Staff by Gaiam Staff | January 30th, 2009 | Comments (1)
topic: Conscious Living News, Relationships | tags: cooking, Fitness, food, kids, nutrition, obama, Personal Growth, product reviews, renewable-energy, Yoga

Every week we highlight the best articles, blogs, news, videos and interesting Web tidbits to help you live green, be healthy, and connect with your sense of spirituality. Read our roundup for info that just helps you live better.

Green Living

Obamas Hire Green Chef

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