Oak Tree, Sunset City, Ansel Adams, 1962
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40 Maps that Will Help you Make Sense of the World
The “upside down map” since “north” is arbitrary. For more great maps, see — here. Truly amasing (with an “s”). Thanks to Twisted Sifter for the link.
Ujjayi Pranayama
What is Ujjayi Pranayama? (also referred to as Ujjayi breath) Many beginner students often ask, “What is this strange Ujjayi Pranayama breathing technique?” As a beginning yoga practitioner, it might seem odd that some of your fellow students sound like Darth Vader while they’re practicing. Here’s the explanation: In Sanskirt, the word ujjayi means victory. Ujjayi or victory […]
Daily Cup of Yoga: A Few Tips on How to Create a Relaxing Home Meditation Space
Start with: A small corner or space, even if you need to convert it to other use during the day A set of comfortable cushions or a cozy chair A way of dividing that area from the rest of the house, even if it’s for a short period of time A little creativity and an […]
What is the least known, great food pilgrimage in the United States? The world?
Tyler Cowen poses this question on Marginal Revolution: Could it be Hmong Village, 1001 Jackson Parkway, in north St. Paul? It is a large indoor market, set in a warehouse, Hmong stores and stalls only, a kind of Eden Center (for those of you who know Falls Church, VA) for Laotians. The produce and spice and […]