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To Beard or Not to Beard?
Men's facial hair has always been an enigma to me. With all the options out there — from beard to mustache to soul patch (shudder) to goatee to side burns — how does a dude decide? It never occurred to me that an agonizing day of windowsill moping, reflection dissection, and chanting was involved.
Yoga: What's With the Om?
I've been to many different yoga classes, from Kripalu to Ashtanga to Jivamukti, and they all have something in common. At the end the teacher always leads the class in chanting "Ommmm."
Om, actually pronounced "Aum," is an affirmation of the Divine Presence that is the universe and is similar to the Hebrew "Amen."
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Raise Your Voice and Lift Your Heart: Chanting Music
I am a fan of Kirtan, aka chanting using Sanskrit mantras. It is great way to meditate, relax your body and mind, and uplift your mood by opening your heart. I know that sounds a bit "wop-woo," but it is true.
Opening Your Heart With Kirtan
Meditation may not come easy to a lot of people - trying to sit still and quiet may prove to make you cranky, irritable, and uncomfortable.
Kirtan might work better for your personality. Without the work of mentally quieting the mind, kirtan can carry us effortlessly to a place of quiet stillness.
Hillary: Make. Your Mascot. Stop.
Homeboy in the blue blazer thinks he's doing Hillary Clinton some kind of service by taking center stage and busting his most badass, J Lo-infused rhyme for a group of supporters. I don't think this is exactly helping Hillary get the youth vote. In this popularity contest we call politics, we are the company we keep, and Hillary needs a new crowd — the Mean Girls maybe?
Indian Women Asked to Plow Fields Naked For Rain
Modern women in eastern India have been asked to participate in an ancient tradition: plowing dry fields naked with the hope that it will embarrass the weather gods and urge them to respond with a much needed monsoon.
This year, Indian farmers are worrying over a very dry start to the monsoon season and having nude women plow the fields while chanting hymns is the most trusted custom among farmers. Interestingly, only unmarried women are allowed to participate.
Go Ahead and Swear: The New Pain Management
I think most of us have a go-to swear word. The term you mutter, shout, or scream when you stub your toe in the middle of the night. It turns out that swearing might be a viable form of pain relief.
DVD Review: Transform Yourself With Jivamukti Yoga
If the spiritual aspect of yoga appeals to you, then it's time to try Jivamukti. If you don't know of any classes in your area, then check out this DVD, Transform Yourself With Jivamukti Yoga ($20). It's led by Sharon Gannon and David Life, the founders of Jivamukti yoga.
Workout Mantras
When your workout gets tough, you need to be mentally prepared for the self pep talk and the occasional mental smackdown of negative self talk. Kara Goucher powers through with power words when racing, and many of you FitSugar readers have great workout mantras as well. A couple of weeks ago, I asked you all to share your personal pep talks.
"O" Canada — Obama Receives Warm Welcome Up North
It may be chilly in Canada, but President Obama's welcome was anything but. Chants of "Yes we can!" seem to follow the US president everywhere he goes, even on his first trip abroad!
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