On Halloween, it's okay to play with your food: Better yet, put some on your face. Here's a simple, chemical-free recipe for face paint you could (almost) eat. After all, would you rather risk putting toxic heavy chemicals on your face? In 2009 a study conducted by Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found lead, nickel, cobalt and chromium in most children's face paint.
The ancient practice of kundalini yoga was designed to assist one in recognizing, cultivating and utilizing the life force essence stored in the base of the spine known as kundalini. When directed properly and with consciousness this vital energy can be used not only solo, to boost one's health and spiritual evolution, but between couples to enhance connection as explored in Kundalini Yoga in Relationships.
The Karmic Tools Weekly Forecast covers the current planetary transits which affect people in different ways and to various degrees of intensity. Take notice when it is a Personal planet (Sun / Moon / Mercury / Venus / Mars) interacting with a Social (Jupiter/Saturn) or Collective planet (Uranus / Neptune/Pluto). And pay extremely close attention when it is a Social planet interacting with a Collective planet because that means something *big* is brewing that will move large groups of people along their evolutionary paths. Tun
Often misconstrued as some mystical eastern technique kept only for yogis and sages, meditation is actually an extremely beneficial mindfulness practice every person can learn – from youngsters to centurions alike. It's never too late nor too early to start! In some schools it has been found that by implementing meditation instead of detention, kids grades and behavior are improving.
While some people may be perfectly happy assuming the mantle of homemaker, is the stay-at-home parent role really for you?
Fathers staying at home and being the primary caretaker/homemaker is a trend that continues to thrive. If your family can benefit, why not? There are a lot of things to take into consideration when approaching this move as a family – regardless of which parent it is that will be staying home more or full time. Here’s how to make a decision, and stick to it!
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Laughter is the best medicine,” and whoever said it is probably right. Several studies have emerged showing laughter as a great way to keep one’s mind and body fully healthy. Here are five potential benefits of enjoying a good chuckle every now and then.
It is always funny to me how old new age technology is. Hand-cranked gadgets go back a long time -- in fact, they predate electricity. However, there have been several new technologies made available that provide more modern hand-cranked, solar, and wind-powered products.
Off-grid living can take some getting used to, but there are all sorts of products, tools, and equipment to make the transition smoother.
Here are some of my favorite hand-cranked products.
Say it with me: fall is fabulous. So, how do we take advantage of this special time of year, while it’s here? We plan, and make sure our weekends are jam-packed with activities that just scream “fall.” Duh. To bump up your family’s fall spirit, give these 15 super enjoyable fall activities a whirl.
Kechari Mudra for Instant Alignment
Perhaps you have heard of the yogis drinking amrita nectar from the inside of their head. Perhaps you have not. The use of the ancient practice of kechari mudra, though it has been used to do just this, is also an amazing technique which, even as a beginner, can bring instant alignment and speed up manifestation.
Trekking through a nearby state forest, I stopped dead in my tracks. I was appalled. A middle-aged man - who should know better - was openly defacing an iconic bridge. Have individuals lost respect for nature or is unaccountability leading their impulses?