illumine asked ‘what is Svadhyaya’ and teachers answered
By Gabriel Halpern In order to make the American dharma more mainstream than it has already become,…
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The Gift of Faith: Alexandra Murman opens her heart wide at a Kenyan orphanage
Carrying four huge duffle bags filled with clothing, shoes, hygiene products, medical supplies, toys and other donations…
ARTIST PROFILE: Jason Brammer
In my art-making practice and mixed media paintings, I try to create a sense of openness, space…
Studio Feature—The Lab: A look at the studios and teachers making Chicago-area yoga diverse and unique
By Lourdes Paredes The Lab is meant to be a laboratory, “a place for experimentation where you…
Ashtanga: Manten tu Enfoque
Photo of Alexia Bauer by Kristie Kahns, from the book The Beauty of the Sequence: A Photo…
Ashtanga: Maintain Focus
Photo of Alexia Bauer by Kristie Kahns, from the book The Beauty of the Sequence: A Photo…
Jyotish astrology is stellar!
By Souvik Dutta In the summer 1988, my cousin and I were staying at my aunt’s home….
Jewelry with a purpose
By Kimberlee Ovnik Many organic materials, gemstones and crystals are said to have healing properties. Amethyst is…
MEET OUR WRITER: Kyle Gati
When I first met Kyle Gati, he was a colleague of my husband and I thought “just…
Sutra In the City: Dvesha (aversion)—get over it!
By Debi Buzil A family reunion. My cousin is getting married. My little brother bought the plane…
