“How do we stay with something that is emotionally triggering when we just want to run away? How can we work with something that is…
How to Cook a Macrobiotic Meal in a Hotel Room
Here is a lovely article by Merce Cunningham, described by Tricycle Magazine as America’s pre-eminent choreographer. He describes his special arrangements for preparing…
“How a Physician cured her son’s autism and now treats other children with GAPS
This is a fascinating summary of the work of Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride and the GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) Nutritional Program. What she has to…
When the Iron Bird Flies: Tibetan Buddhism Arrives in the West – TRAILER
Here is the trailer for a new film on Tibetan Buddhism in the West. It includes some of my favorite teachers! via WHEN THE IRON…
Honey, I can’t shrink the kids – why the Obamas need a new doctor
From the health at every size blog (HAES) “There’s ample peer-reviewed evidence that eating and exercise have far more impact than weight on individuals’ health…
Tsoknyi Rinpoche at the Garrison Institue – Video
This is an essential 20 min teaching from Tsoknyi Rinpoche which covers the topics that have been so personal to me: the “Western” mind and…
Gluten: What You Don’t Know Might Kill You
This is a good article by Dr Mark Hyman about gluten sensitivity. After 20 years of avoiding gluten myself (note to self: put…
Sleep: The great equalizer.
This is from Dr Claudia Welch, East/West doctor and overall wise woman. I recommend reading the full article in her blog (link below). I absolutely…
The Chemicals of Care: How Self-Compassion Manifests in Our Bodies
Kristin Neff Ph.D. in Huffington Post From her book Self Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind “In my work I have defined…
Berkeley Yoga Class with Sara Liberatore Lopez
Power Vinyasa Designed to cultivate strength, endurance, and flexibility in the body as well as the mind, this class incorporates a thoughtful sequence of sun…