October 03, 2007

Sleep or Coffee?

Several years ago, I lived and worked in Rome, Italy. When I first arrived, I was surprised to learn that several of my Italian co-workers took time off each afternoon to rest. “An afternoon nap?” my somewhat arrogant 20-something mind argued, “You’ve got to be kidding.”

While the Italians rested, I darted to the café across the street and filled my veins with not one but two shots of espresso. I dove back into my work buzzed and blurred for the rest of the day.

But, check it out: recent studies, including a study by researchers at NASA, validate what the Italians, most Latin-American countries, China, India, and many others have known and practiced for centuries. The studies report that an afternoon nap (popularly known as a powernap or siesta) energizes you much more effectively than the afternoon caffeine jolt. Naps are good for your overall health and well being. Take a look at the following link to learn more - click here.
 

September 21, 2007

Breathe In & Breathe Out PEACE

Beginning September 21st through September 23rd,
more then 35 countries, hundreds of yoga studios and thousands of yoga practitioners worldwide will gather as a part of the GLOBAL MALA PROJECT!

Held in conjunction with the United Nations International Day of Peace, the event is part of a worldwide effort in which yoga communities will simultaneously form a “mala,” or prayer, around the earth.

Both locally and around the world, the event is tied to raising awareness and funding for important causes. Yogis around the world will not only unite in the practice of yoga, but will also contribute funds and prayer to common causes.

WILD DIVINE will be honoring these special days and we hope you will also join this worldwide movement to create a global ceasefire and day of peace and nonviolence.

Let us all take a moment to breathe in and breathe out peace for someone we care about, and even those we do not know. You will be surprised at how wonderful this small gesture will be for you and the world.

"We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, We make our world".
-Buddha

"In acceptance, there is peace".  -Ghandi