The Five Tibetan Rites: From YogaToday! (The Love Experience Resource)

This LOVEolutionaries program was designed by co-founders, Justin Carboneau and Aaron Mangal of “The LOVEolution” to provide humanity with an ascension tool to activate the euphoric love feeling as a daily habit.

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The 75-page eBook, “Love Activation”, illustrates misconceptions, definitions, religious philosophies, cultural ideologies that effect the mind, neuro-physiology in the body, and spirituality. Titles include, “Experience the State of Love—a Pleasant Physical Vibration”, “Why Does Love Seem to Elude Us?”, and “2 Easy Practical Ways to Generate a Feeling of Love Now” .

The “Love Experience”, 21-day interactive guide provides an array of love experts  such as Dr. Nick Good, founder of Success Ultra Now, Allen Silberhartz, host of the Bridging Heaven and Earth show, Cynthia Larson, author and intuitive, founder of RealityShifters.com, Harold Becker, author and founder of The Love Foundation, and others providing interviews, resources, videos, guided meditations by Michael Mackintosh of Success Ultra Now,  Ho’o pono pono Hawaiian Healing technique by Dr. Ihaleakala Len and more.

To order or for more information: (the love experience org)

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Sarah Kline takes a minute to share with us the five Tibetan rites. Filmed in beautiful Jackson Hole Wyoming, she is joined by professional athletes Tara Dakides and Taylor knox. Enjoy!

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Hope you Enjoy the program! I’m so excited to find new products, programs, daily practices that promote change and transformation in our World during these often troubling times. I’m starting this program myself and will keep you posted. Let me know how you’re doing! ONE LOVE!

Ria Takharu
organicsoul22.com

“PEACE is the consciousness that allows
clarity of action in the midst of chaos.”
Audri Scott Williams

Changing the world one step at a time… heart to heart.

STORY
In October 2005, five people departed from Atlanta, GA, on an extraordinary 3 1/2 year journey to affect world peace. They have since crossed six continents, visited 17 countries, and met hundreds of people along the way, sharing the message that, “yes WE CAN change the world one step at a time.”
On January 21, 2009, the walkers began the final leg of their journey on the Trail of Dreams World Peace Walk-A-Long from New York City to Atlanta where the walk will conclude on Apr. 21, 2009. Come out and show your support for the walkers when they stop in Washington D.C. on their way back home.

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EVENTS::DC

Also join us in the following events..

COMMUNITY WALK-ALONG
Engaging community members in walking together for peace in our communities and our world.
Wednesday, February 18, 2 PM
Starting at 14th St. & Rhode Island Ave. NW to the White House
Saturday, February 21, 3 PM
Starting at Malcom X Park & 16th Street NW to St. Stephens Church, 1525 Newton Street, NW / Washington DC 20010

COLLECTIVE PRAYER
Interfaith Ceremony
Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7 PM
St. Stephens Church
1525 Newton Street, NW / Washington DC 20010
Engaging people of all faiths, religions and spiritual paths for the purpose of honoring and valuing the gift of diversity through prayer, shared traditions, and compassionate dialog.

CONCERT
Artists for PEACE Sake Benefit Concert—Friday, February 20, 2009

3 Generationz

featuring Three Generationz
Maimouna Youssef, Nataska Humminbird
& Navasha Collins of the world renowned Fertile Ground
Three Generationz is a traveling musical company dedicated to preserving Native American and African songs and stories. Combining elements of history, geography, language, rhythm, culture and dance, each memberof the company presents what her generation has to offer, from blues to hip-hop and everything in between, leaving the audience spellbound with their spiritually elevated performances.

Mikuak Rai & Moya

An “indigo child” born Easter Sunday to a heroin-addicted
mother in the inner city of Chicago…thus sets the stage for
the life and art of Mikuak Rai (pronounced ma-koo-ah
ray). Overcoming life-threatening circumstances during his
first moments, Mikuak has always known he has a special
purpose, an undeniable calling, and that music is central to
fulfilling his life work.

Plunky

Saxophonist Plunky Branch is an experienced
performer, songwriter and music and film producer,
and he is president of N.A.M.E. Brand Records,
through which he has released 21 albums. At one
time Plunky was a studio musician for television’s
top-rated sitcom, “The Cosby Show. His song
“Every Way But Loose” was a top-ten soul music
chart hit in London.

with Special Guests
Sheri Maree***Ras D***Andaiye

Concert starts 8 PM / Doors open 7:30
Tickets $15 in advance / $20 at the door
$5 for UDC students, faculty & staff
$10 for all other students with ID
UDC Auditorium Bldg. 46
4200 Connecticut Ave. NW / Washington DC 20008
For tickets go to http://dcartistpeace.eventbrite.com or contact
ombassa@trailofdreamsworldpeacewalk.com  & 770-310-0191

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Source:: http://www.trailofdreamsworldpeacewalk.com/index.html

Personal Note:

When I was taking the Queen Afua Sacred Woman Initiation in 2000 I confessed to the Sistren that I had a dream I was a much older woman healing people with my hands. There were no orthodox medical or shamanic tools just my hands and the auric light. Queen and the group agreed it was energy I was using to heal others. What was even more interesting was I was in a forest-like jungle in South America with a group of people from every nationality and origin. I later received the Sekhmet card at the final rites of passage in the program. It was me and one medical doctor who practiced in the DC area who received this Sekhmet reading as our Deity. In the end of my initiation not only was I communicating with animals, I sang, danced and performed as a means of healing my body, mind and spirit.

How could I ‘forget’ these sacred passages and rites by choosing the ‘norm’ over the Spirit Path? The greatest gift you can give to yourself is wholeness. The masters of our Earth, those living and our Ancestors left us with all the sacred knowledge we need to survive in this life and beyond. Let us ‘awaken’ to our true selves, remember who and what we truly are, that we are more alike than different, that we are powerful beyond measure through humble service and connection to our selves and our neighbor (community), that we honor that ‘OM’ within us that flows in the Universe (for all eternity)!

Love, Light, Peace, Courage on Your Divine Path,

Ria Takharu
organicsoul22 | soulflyhoney

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Sekhmet is usually portrayed as a woman with the head of a lioness, but as the Daughter of the Netjer of the Sun, Ra. Sekhmet is closely linked to the Uraeus (Buto or Wadjyt) in Her role as the fire-breathing, ‘Eye of Ra’. The pyramid texts themselves mention that the King or Pharaoh was conceived by Sekhmet, Herself.

Sekhmet is one of the oldest known forms of Netjer in Egyptian history. She the ‘patron’ of the Physicians, Physician-Priests and Healers. Because She is one of the most powerful of all the Names of Netjer, (Her name literally translated means “Mighty One”, or “Powerful One”). Her Name is derived from the Egyptian word ‘Sekhem’, which means “power” or “might”. The word sekhem’ is literally inseparable from Sekhmet and Her worship. Because of these facts, She is often times misunderstood and portrayed only in a negative way This is probably because of legends of how Sekhmet, as the destructive Eye of Ra was sent forth to punish humanity for its mockery of Her Father, Ra. The myth of Sekhmet’s Creation explains how Sekhmet came into being from Het-Hert (Hathor).

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Resources:

Queen Afua, author, healer, lecturer.

Sacred Woman: A Guide to Healing the Feminine Body, Mind, and Spirit‎
by Afua, Queen Afua – Health & Fitness – 2000.

Heal Thyself for Health and Longevity.

http://queenafua.moonfruit.com/

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From: http://showcase.netins.net/web/ankh/sekhmet1.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sekhmet

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PODCAST:

Here is the third of our podcast series with our masters:

On Health, Wellness, and Healing with Dr Alex Loyd, David Wolfe, and Harrison Klein, hosted by Jim Kwik and Jaime Mintun.

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RAW FOOD::DESSERTS

I HAVE A SWEET TOOTH..AND LIKE TO MUNCH ON CASHEWS, SEEDS, GOJIS. RIGHT NOW IM DOGGING ORGANIC BANANAS LIKE CRAZY..MAYBE MY BODY NEEDS THAT POTASSIUM AND TRYPOTOPHAN “RELAXIN” BRAIN POWER!! AS MY BODY SLOWLY TRANSITIONS FROM A COOKED FOOD TO A MORE RAW FOOD RATIO TO AVOID A SERIOUS HEALING CRISIS I’M AWARE THAT I MUST CONSICOUSLY ADD RAW RECIPES TO MY MENU. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER AND EXPANDING MY AWARENESS IN THE KITCHEN IS KEY TO MY EVOLUTION ON THIS PLANET. heehee! ENJOY THESE RECIPES I FOUND I’LL INDICATE WHICH I HAVE ALREADY MADE…LOVE U FAMILY!—RIA

4:38PM:: JUST TRIED THE RAW ENERGY ORBS!! OMG! THEY’RE SOOOO AWESOME..REALLY SWEET THO’ SO CHOCOLATY [NATURAL RAW CHOCOLATE]! IM LUVN IT! –PEACE ON THE PLANET! RIA

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Lemon Cookies

from The FREE Raw-Pleasure.com.au Community Raw Food eBook

2 cups cashews (not soaked)
2 cups mature coconut, shredded (or dried coconut or a combination)
3/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup lemon zest
1/4 cup agave syrup
blend ingredients.
form into cookie shape
dehydrate

Raw Carob Energy Orbs ** OH SO GOOD!

3/4 cup nut butter (try almond or cashew, but not peanut butter)
1/4 cup tahini
1/2 cup sweetener (raw agave, dates, or raw honey)(i use REALLY RAW HONEY, local from Maryland!)
1 cup sunflower seeds or sesame seeds
1/4 cup of raw carob powder or cacao powder
1/2 – 3/4 cup of shredded coconut (luv coconuts, must be an island ‘ting!!) I also added 1 organic banana..couldnt help myself!!

Raw Mango Pudding

by Trish

2 Mangos
1/4 Lime (Optional)
Shredded Coconut & Chopped Pecans, to taste

Use a vegetable peeler to peel mangos. Then place a knife flush to one of the flat sides of the mango pit and cut the mango away from the pit. Add 1/4 lime and blend until perfectly smooth.

To complete the dessert, pour into dessert cups/dishes and add shredded coconut and chopped pecans to taste.
This also tastes good with just the pureed mango

SALAD ENTREE DISHES:

AS I WAS SEARCHING FOR A DESSERT RECIPE OF ANI’S THAT I TRIED A YEAR AGO I FOUND THESE 2 RECIPES THAT PREPARE TODAY FOR DINNER!! LOL! SINCE I HAVE ALL THE INGREDIENTS IN MY KITCHEN, WHY NOT?

FOR MORE RECIPES ON ANI PHO’S WEBSITE CLICK HERE!

MARINATED BAJA RED BEET SLAW
2 servings

SLAW
6 beet top leaves, sliced
1 green cabbage leaf, sliced
1 Tablespoon scallions, chopped
1/2 garlic clove, chopped
1 lemon
1 teaspoon Bragg’s Liquid Aminos
1 red beet, peeled and sliced

DRESSING
1 avocado, seeded and diced
2 Tablespoons flax oil
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

For Slaw, place kale, scallions, garlic in mixing bowl. Marinate in lemon and Braggs. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes. Slice and set beets aside in separate bowl.

For Dressing, add avocado and oils to marinated Slaw and toss.

To serve, top with sliced beets and serve.

RED CABBAGE SLAW IN CARROT GINGER DRESSING
2 servings

SLAW
2 cups red cabbage, sliced
1/2 zucchini, sliced
2 Tablespoons white onion, chopped

DRESSING
2 teaspoons ginger
1 clove garlic
1 small carrot
1 teaspoon mellow white miso, unpasturized
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 Tablespoon flax oil
2 segments of lemon

To make Slaw, place all ingredients into a mixing bowl.

To make Dressing, place all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.

To serve, place Slaw into 2 salad bowls. Top with Dressing and serve.

MORE DESSERTS:

THIS WAS SOO GOOD THEY LASTED LESS THAN AN HOUR IN MY HOME..I DOGGED THEM!! LOL! –RIA

Ani’s Raw Food Kitchen Show: Episode 10 – Donut Holes

Published May 17th, 2007 in DVD, RECIPES, VIDEOS, breakfast, california, dessert, food demos, gluten free, gluten free diet, health, hollywood, korean, korean american, local, lunch, raw food diet, uncooking show, vanilla bean, vegan, vegetarian, whole food and whole foods. 2 Comments

Watch this show: 4min 18sec

Here’s a delicious raw vegan donut hole recipe. Naturally sweetened with whole dates, and flavored with vanilla. Plus, coconut, which is a great source of eletrolytes. I love making these with kids, they have a lot of fun rolling up the balls with their hands.

Donut Holes
1 cup almonds, dry
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 vanilla bean, scraped
1 cup dried pineapple, chop
1 cup pitted dates
5 Tablespoons dried shredded coconut

Watch this show: 4min 18sec

RESOURCES:

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“ Smoking:
Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking, as the high levels of Vitamin C, A1, B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress:
Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body’s water-balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, there by reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.”

THISISBYUS.COM
Aaah… the Healing Power of Bananas
Ever wanted to quit smoking? Needed more energy? Suffered from heartburn? Been hungover?

by theshanika

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RAW FOOD SOCIETY OF BC
by Tara Bianca Tiller
Nourishing Raw and Living Foods Recipes

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Ani Phyo Eco Raw Food Chef Author
Ani Phyo, Recipes

Can you believe my body was craving cabbage–raw cabbage? Doesn’t sound very tasty, not even to me, but I guess my body knows on a molecular level just what it needs. It’s been about a year since I had dropped my strictly vegetarian diet for a ‘just-about-anything “sad” diet (Standard American Diet).

Food choice, like anything is a ritual and a conscious discipline. I can’t tell you why I stopped eating at my optimum health choice, maybe it was the over 18 years of strict fasting and herbal regime that richocheted my choice for another palette and transformed my body into a volumptuous size. I loved my new look but hated the fact that I was habitually fatigued. Not only that, I felt my ‘light’ was so dimmed it showed in the color of my eyes, my dryer skin and hair and just that overall feeling of power that I seemed to have lost. I wanted to have that ‘raw’ feeling I had when I downed superfood shakes, Bikrams 95 degree yoga sessions, and just the ecstasy of being in that euphoric state of bliss I’d capture. Food not only changed my physical glow but calmed my mind into a whole new set of characteristics, thoughts and action. Now I find myself craving that lifestyle and all the profane mysteries it awards its practitioner. I now want it back, so much so that when my boyfriend and I split I decided that I’d return to a more ‘balanced’ food menu. I found myself after a year from Whole Foods spending all kinds of benjamins to gain what I felt I had lost. But it wasn’t as easy as I had hoped it would be. I had quickly become a typical suburbanite with fast food dining habits. I rarely cooked or created familiar raw food dishes blaming it on time constraints, fatigue and mere convenience.

The small head of organic cabbage sat in my fridge for a few weeks. It wasn’t until I couldn’t find the usual organic fresh baby greens at my local Bloom stores that I remembered what I had in my reserve. Raw broccoli and organic cabbage. So I purchased fresh mushrooms which always seems to excite my eccentric taste buds.

My ex had prepared some spaghetti for me the day before as my appetite wained in place of a 10 hour work day. So I heated up the spaghetti and cut the tiny head of cabbage into thin slices, threw it into a bowl and topped them with balsamic vinegar and the raw mushrooms.

I couldnt beleieve how I dogged the raw food over the cooked spaghetti. It was as if i couldnt get enough. I shocked even myself and figured “Wow, my body must REALLY need these nutrients” and thought maybe my taste buds adjusted just because the need was so great. Then I did what I always do; think, then find the answer to my ‘why’ by researching. This is what I found:

Healing Properties of Cabbage

Nutritive Values of Cabbage : Per 100 gm.

• Vitamin A : 80 I.U.
• Vitamin c : 50 mg.
• Calcium : 46 mg.
• Phosphorus : 31 mg.
• Potassium : 140 mg.
• Carbohydrates : 5.3 gm.
• Protein : 1.4 gm.
• Calories : 24
• Also: Vitamin U, Vitamin P and Beta Carotene

Other Benefits:

• Fiber roughage for digestive system
• Reduces skin and ulcer problems (strengthens blood vessels)
  
• Cabbage contain Sulforaphane, a substance that can increase the production of antioxidant and detoxification enzymes. Sulforaphane works by stimulating the production of glutathione, the body’s most important internally produced antioxidant which plays a role in liver detoxification.
• Cabbage is rich in iron and sulfur.
• The juice of fresh raw cabbage has been proven to heal stomach ulcer.
• Cabbage is a muscle builder, blood cleanser and eye strengthener.
• Cabbage contain phytonutrients, works to protect the body from free radicals that can damage the cell membranes. Phytonutrients also signal our genes to increase its production of enzymes involved in detoxification.

Healing Properties of Mushrooms

• Phosphorus
• Magnesium
• Potassium
• Riboflavin, a B-vitamin
  
• Niacin, another B vitamin found in mushrooms
  
• Pantothenic acid
  
• Mushrooms are an important source of potassium
  
• Selenium
• Copper

Aids the digestive, nervous system, production of hormones, skin and vision and more…

Can you say Immune Booster? These fungi are rich in nutrients, amino acids, tumor and cancer fighting antioxidants, lowers blood pressure and cancer and HIV cell formation. They not only heal but ‘calm’ the body.

All mushrooms contain compounds called polysaccharides, which have both anti-tumoral and immune-stimulating properties. Medicinal mushrooms also contain compounds called terpenes and steroids, some of which also promote anti-tumour activity. Three of the most widely recognized and used medicinal mushrooms today are shiitake, maitake and reishi.

According to David Wolfe, renowned raw food activist and healer, mushrooms have the ‘ormis’ from the universe balancing the male dominated energy within the body and within the earthly realms. He believes they are from another planet. (smile) However, these quiet yet powerful fungi came into existance they remain one of my favorite choices for raw salads and seem to always decorate my plate no matter what I eat.

Now I know why my body craves the raw delicacies to naturally balance my mind via the body!

“Feeling” Mushrooms: Rebuilding the Body from Sugar/Candida & Toxins….Enjoy!

Recipe: Ani Pho’s SuperFood Hemp Shake

Superfood Shake
Makes 1 serving

1 banana
2 Tblspoons hemp protein powder
2 Tblspoons hemp nut
1 Tblspoon hemp oil
1 Tblspoon coconut oil
1 1/3 cup filtered water

Place all ingredients in your Personal Blender, blend smooth and enjoy! As always, my raw food recipe is free of sugar, gluten, wheat, dairy, and guilt. Good for your body, soul, and taste buds! (see Ani’s SuperFood Hemp Shake Video)

Antioxidant Power Smoothie

Here’s the smoothie I wrote about in my Huffington Post article on raw foods. It’s packed with antioxidants and vitamins to keep us looking and feeling great. Plus soaked chia keeps us super hydrated, and keeps our skin supple and moist.

Antioxidant Superfood Smoothie
Makes 1 to 2 servings

1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds, soak overnight in 1/2 cup filtered water, to make chia gel
1 teaspoon Maca powder
2 Tablespoons Tropical Blend from Navitas Naturals (blueberry, acai, mangosteen)
2 Tablespoons sprouted flax powder, from Navitas Naturals
1 Tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup filtered water

Place all ingredients into your blender, and blend until smooth.

Oh thank goodness!

Bon Apetit!

Daria “RIA” Takharu

When we get into the cycle of the human being, the highest and greatest powers that we have will be released to us. And so he gave each of us a responsibility and we call that the Guardianship. – Excerpts from the Hopi Prophecy

Everything is of a spiritual nature holding therein a message. “Now is the time for change”.

Memories of Breath in the Tennessee Mountains
Driving through the Shenandoah to the Smoky Mountains last week enlivened me. I recently found myself in the Tennessee Mountains eating peaches off the trees of my boyfriend’s uncle’s farm in Ashland. Kaya immediately handed me what looked to be a large bird feather that was rumored to be a hawk or eagle. I tucked it away and later found other and elders offering me gorgeous Oshun peacock feathers for my collection. It was my first time in this lifetime, riding a horse and I was drawn to it without fear. The big-eyed show horse seemed to speak to me as it turned toward me, bowing its head and placing its hoof upon the dirt path behind the irongate making a kind of gesture followed by a kind of horse talk to come closer. Mounting was nothing I imagined but I could hear the echoes of those before me steadfast in posture. They held me upright in balance remembered what it was to sway up in the sky and breath. So powerful were the mountains, I even dreamed I left the city in search of a small town university to pursue my education. The mountains seem to speak to me. I see formations that have voice. I see everything in the mountains; no matter where they are they hold magnificent peace within my soul. This is all I can seem to write about at this very moment. No political rhetoric, obsessive material desires, no worries about money — nothing else, but the experience and spiritual impression the land of this earth offered to me in blessings. I am thankful to have bent low to the dusty earth fertile in her offerings of green beans and watermelon on the hot days we gathered laughing and drinking home made spirits. I was offered a window to a world I had long forgotten but remains coiled in my DNA. I remember what happiness is and what offers the breath we take for granted. I am giddy, sensual and playfully at peace in these parts of land. From the Mesas of Arizona where the Anasazi and Sinagua people dwelled to the Shenandoah, Blue Ridge and Smokey Mountains and beyond, I am a mineral red earth child through karmic lesson, healing path, and spiritual alignment. Realizing I have many descendants from many corners of this globe, from royalty to sharecroppers to blacksmiths, masons, military veterans to artists, teachers and healers we share the same blood line. High and low, humbly we are ONE in spirit.

–daria nefertiye giraud takharu, july 10 2008

Invitation for Change-American Indian transcontinental Spiritual March: “Second Longest Walk” “The One Nation”, D.C. area

Starting in 1978, the Longest Walk is arriving in Washington, DC tomorrow with its four-corner descendants of each race as an active prayer to heal, clean, and realign Mother Earth. Descending on the National Mall will the voices of reason such as Danny Glover, Daryl Hannah, Harry Belafonte, indigenous peoples from Australia and Tibet, and natives of America and abroad with one common message to send throughout the world; that message is One Nation.

“We come from all corners of America and some from around the world,” Banks said. “We are converging on Washington, D.C., starting on July 11th to deliver a message to the U.S. Congress and the world about the fate of the United States, all our relations and Mother Earth.” Founder Dennis Banks, of the American Indian Movement, has walked with hundreds of others over 8,000 miles of American country from San Francisco to Washington, DC.

Come out this weekend and participate, connect and remember the ways of our Ancestors and our need to re-align, re-define, and re-create our future world, Mother Earth! See you there!

Links:

The Longest Walk

ONE VISION NATION

Indianz.com

YouTube:

The Longest Walk 2::Urgent Message

The Longest Walk II: Asheville, Part 2

For full listing of US and International Stores visit www.LUSH.com

[pictured below Happy Hippy- shower gel. NYC photo by daria nefertiye takharu June 2008]

“So luckily for us, LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics offers a selection of nutrient-rich moisturizers and face masks filled with cocktails of the finest essential oils and fruit juices to help transform every type of skin from its winter lull into a radiant glow!” Where else can you find organic food for your face and body that’s not only fresh but a rejuvenating nutritive slice of sustainable conscious living? LUSH!

I first wandered into Lush on an impromptu trip to New York City on business. Like many of my New York trips visiting friends and family, I enter a shock-ridden atmosphere of illusion that clash beautifully with my years of yoga disillusion. It is this surreal paradox that seems to brim an eclectic excitement within me that can’t be shaken from its roots. Just as any ancient mountainous oceanic oasis brings me to complete peace and surrender, the frantic eye-candy enigma clothing the streets of the fashion district equally besets serenity within my soul. I am a New Yorker to my sweet soul!

Having lived in New York in most of the 90s, I found many natural food, organic, and vegan spots to quench my passion for my natural lifestyle. But in 2008? I was again a “green newbie” combing the streets of New York for the next new innovative funky chic spot, boy was I was tickled to discover Lush, the international store of hand-made vegan soaps and products. With only thirty minutes before my departure from the big apple, I scurried between wholesale jewelry stores and whatever caught my senses. Lush pulled me into a sensual sprinkle of variety displayed an array of must-haves soaps, body bars and butters, cosmetics that smelled good enough to eat.

Founded by Mark Constantine in 1994, a veteran from the 70s who worked for The Body Shop (another favorite eco friendly store), after failing in his first venture Cosmetics to Go (1988), Lush with its flagship store in England’s Pool coastal region boasts an impressive 500 stores in the United States and abroad. Lush has maintained its values by promoting “organic” “fresh” ingredients not tested on animals. “We believe in making our own fresh* products by hand, printing our own labels and making our own fragrances.” Skin care products like masks, scrubs and moisturizers made with natural, fresh ingredients contain many beneficial and nutritious vitamins, minerals and enzymes. The fresher the ingredients, the more potent they are.” Lush also promotes green healing using essential oils (aromatherapy), and herbals that soothe, induce and excite the body and senses; seaweed, kiwi, green grapes, ginger, avocado, blueberries, coconut, and honey straight from the garden to your candlelit bathtub. Lush teaches the meaning of eco friendly “Fresh”!

Organicsoul22 favorites:

Try Lush at a store near you:

Lush Stores – USA

Arizona

Scottsdale
Fashion Square Mall, 7014 E. Camelback Rd., Unit #1020
85251
(480) 946-5874

California

Beverly Hills
312 N. Beverly Drive
90210-4701
(310) 271-0880

Fashion Island
Bloomingdales 701 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach
92660
(949) 729-6600

Santa Monica
1404 Third Street Promenade
90401
(310) 255-0030

Union Square
240 Powell Street, San Francisco
94102-2206
(415) 693-9633

Universal City
1000 Universal Center Drive Unit 143
91608
(818) 487-9800

D.C.

Washington 3066 M Street N.W. 20007 (202) 333-6950

Florida

Dadeland Mall
Macy’s, 7303 S.W. 88th Street, Miami
33156
(305) 668-1774

Aventura Mall
Suite 293a, 19501 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, 33180
(305) 935-7022

Orlando Airport
9345 Airport Blvd, Orlando
32827
(407) 825-3174

Georgia

Lenox Square Mall
3393 Peachtreet Road NE, Unit 3112B, Atlanta
30326
(404) 841-1223

Lenox Square Mall
Macy’s, 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta
30326
(404) 841-0209

Cumberland Mall
Macy’s 1000 Cumberland Mall, Atlanta
30339

Louisiana

New Orleans 405 Decatur St. 70130 (504) 525-0730 Massachusetts Boston 405 Decatur St. 70130 (504) 525-0730 Maryland Annapolis Mall 1360 Annapolis Mall, Annapolis 21401 (410) 897-5967 Montgomery Mall 7101 Democracy Blvd, Unit 2410, Bethesda 20817 (301) 365-7444 New York Herald Square #108 – 1293 Broadway, New York 10001 (212) 564-9120 Union Square 7 East 14th St. New York 10003-3115 (212) 255-5133 Upper West Side 2165 Broadway (between 76th & 77th), New York 10024-6603 (212) 787-587 Tennessee Oakcourt Mall Macy’s, 4545 Poplar Avenue, Memphis 38117 (901) 767-1003 Tennessee McLean Tyson Corner Center1961 Chain Bridge Road, KSK01U (Kiosk) 22102-4562 (703) 893-5874

Namaste! I’ve been in love with yoga since 2003, when I took my first class with the late Dr. Prem Deben who studied Sivananda yoga with world renowned Swami Vishnu-Devananda in the 70s. Before that intense introduction to the world of yoga, I had taught myself to meditate at the inquisitive age of ten because I needed internal relaxation from my home life (but that’s a novel in the making).

I first took yoga as a tool to ease stress during my divorce not knowing I would embark upon an inward journey that not only connected me to my physical body, but to a universal body of wisdom which weaved spirit and dissolved illusion. Yoga was so much more than relaxing, chanting, and flexing into pretzel positions, it was a gateway into the dormant part of my self that I had learned to ignore. Today I start each gym session and evening relaxation with Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) to charge and ease my body. Yoga makes me so happy that perhaps I can share that joy and passion with others by seeking yoga teacher training from a Yoga Alliance certified studio! Om Shanti! Peace, Peace, Peace! — daria nefertiye giraud takharu

yogaHistory____________________________________________________

Yoga is an ancient science that incorporates the body, mind and spirit practiced in ancient civilizations such as India and ancient Egypt. Although there are many paths of yoga such as Karma Yoga (yoga of action and selfless service), Bhakti Yoga (yoga of love and devotion), Raja Yoga (yoga of self-control), Jnana Yoga (yoga of knowledge) and even more styles of yoga such as sivananda, hatha, vinyasa, anasura, and others, yoga incorporates asanas (yoga postures), pranayama (breathing), dhyana (meditation), savasana (relaxation), and a proper diet usually of a vegetarian nature.

yogaDayUSA____________________________________________________

Try yoga! The 10th Annual Yoga Day US, a nationwide celebration of yoga designed to increase awareness of the benefits of yoga and help make yoga more accessible to everyone including all fitness levels, ages, and ethnicities! Created by Yoga Alliance, the leading non-profit organization for yoga teachers and schools, is dedicated to upholding the diversity and integrity of yoga. To learn more, visit www.yogaalliance.org.

Find out if your local yoga studio is participating:

Directory of Yoga Alliance Certified Schools and Teachers

http://www.yogaalliance.org/

yogaMagazines____________________________________________________

yoga journal — online Retreat for Yoga Poses, Classes, Meditation, and Life—On and Off the Mat

yoga+Joyful Living — delves deep into every aspect of conscious living

fit yoga — covers the modern world of yoga in an easy-to-read, informative, non-preachy manner, while exploring and revealing its ancient roots

yoga movement — online magazine

joy-the journal of yoga — investigating, the philosophy, science and spirituality of yoga

new connexion — pacific northwest’s journal of conscious living

yogaStudios____________________________________________________

DC

18th and Yoga — 1744 Columbia Road, NW #1, Washington, DC, 202-462-1800

Bikram’s Yoga College of India — 1635 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 202-332-8680

boundless yoga —1510 U Street, NW, Washington DC, 202-234-YOGA

Capitol Hill Yoga — 221 5 Street, NE, Washington DC, 202-544-0011

Circle Yoga — 5615 39th Street NW, Washington DC, 202-686-1104

Clear Cloud Tai Chi and Yoga — Van Ness Street, NW, Washington DC, 202-364-9496

Dcyoga — 1635 Connecticut Avenue, NW 5th floor, Washington DC, 202-232-2926

Down Dog Yoga — 1046 Potomac Street, NW, Washington DC, 202-965-9642

Excel Movement Studios — 3407 8th Street, NE, 2nd floor, Washington DC, 202-269-3020

Flow Yoga Center — 1450 P Street, Washington DC, 202-744-9697

Georgetown Yoga — 1053 31st Street, NW, 2nd floor, Washington DC, 202-342-7779

Great River Taoist Center — (offers Tai Chi), 1325 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 202 785 1767

Hot Yoga — 3408 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Suite 205, Washington DC, 202-468-9642

Joy of Motion — Dupont Circle, 1643 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington DC, 202-387-0911

St. Marks Yoga Center — Capitol Hill: Third & A Streets, SE, Behind the Library of Congress,202-546-4964

Tranquil Space — 2024 P Street, NW, Washington, DC, 202-223-YOGA

Yoga House Studio — 3634B Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 202-285-1316

comingNext!____________________________________________________

styles of yoga guide

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Raising Consciousness in Crisis: What is your Dosha?

			visions | vol 2 | june 2008
	So much has happened since I originally wrote this in September of 2007. As I was just ‘beginning’ my individual-social inquiry on subjects such as healing, culture and environmental issues, a restructuring of my life was also taking form. This of course, spiritually planted in my mind, began to express itself in the forms of creative writing seeking social communication. Although still in the seed stages, I have personally witnessed and experienced this realignment phenomena taking place right now. It seems that crisis whether individual or collective creates a dynamic that forces you to reexamine actions, behavior, habits, strengths and weakness, past, and present to determine a future course of action and destiny. Within the ills of trauma, devastation, destruction, and so called failure the shadow of light with its fruits of possibilities are ever present. The trick is to be aware, centered, calm, happy, and knowing that any temporal situation will pass like the seasons and give way to a harvest of your choosing. Remember that what we have made we can create anew. “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” — Mahatma Gandhi energetic alignment Saturn in Virgo is a buzz about Mind Body Balance, the task of getting our Home Organized, our lives in order, being of service, as well as taking practical knowledge and applying to your everyday life. This new alignment sets in motion September 2, 2007 to July 2010! Expand and learn from the journey….my embrace of this transition is about picking up where I left off on many levels including diet/nutrition and its direct influence on balancing the Mind Body Soul interconnected consciousness!
	natural law Indigenous cultures have always seen Nature as Natural Law and the greatest teacher of man’s sciences. Nature holds the keys to true health, longevity and sustainability on this planet. To ignore nature is to ignore not only yourself but the balance of our Ecological System throughout nations (fellow man) and local community (your home). Native Americans believe what you do to nature, you do to yourself! In essence, what you put out you get back. This is the Law of Attraction. In fact, most Indigenous cultures were fully conscious in their theology to include man, woman and child as the primary guardians of Nature including the Animal and Plant Kingdoms. It was the humans’ responsibility to nature that held the society or clan structure within the hierarchy of possibilities. Within a concrete foundation of natural laws of cycles, seasons, elements, et al, man had the ability to produce boundless creations. Those monuments, temples and kingdoms are still present today standing as our Worlds Greatest Wonders for tourist’s attractions and students alike. As our world shifts further out of balance with nature, and the polar ice caps have melted faster than what most scientists predicted, toxicity in our soil is synonymous with toxicity of the soul-consciousness in heart and mind.
	raising consciousness in crisis What was true in slavery times stands true today? We find ourselves in a non-fictional superficially consumed Matrix that exists beyond economic, social, gender or racial boundaries. Even so, I tend to think optimistically believe we still have options and a map or blueprint to ‘free’ ourselves from our own man-made destruction and self-annihilating behaviors. We do not have to be in a constant state of war vibrantionally richochetting within the realms of our inner outer worlds. As grim as ‘our’ Global Warming disasters or personal economic patterns may currently be, WE HAVE the power to create a new! That is the gift we fail to recognize as our inherent right from birth into this life on this planet. Each day we arise with the breath of life is an opportunity of change and to make a difference in our lives and others!
	simple steps Perhaps at first glance the task may seem insurmountable, but take a deeper look into your own self for within you lies the answers to your deepest questions.
		Begin to trust yourself — as you begin the inward journey of reflection and realization you will empower your highest self, connect to a greater good, trust yourself and simultaneously begin to ‘see’ and trust others. Remain patient. Silence your inner world — take the time out of your busy lifestyle to quiet the chatter. Schedule and enjoy peaceful time alone with nature, or journal upon waking to sort out feelings, and ideas that may be keys to your subconscious mind. Get to know who and what you are from the inside out. Relax. Don’t fear yourself or your own power! Cleanse your inner and outer house — clear the clutter from your external environment to make space for new experiences, people and projects. This will help facilitate greater change in your life and aid in focusing your mind. Take the steps to cleanse emotional baggage. Release worn out patterns or habits that keep you from experiencing happiness. Ask yourself what your “genius” or natural born talents truly are and begin the tiny steps of self development. Nurturing your strengths not only make you feel good, but produce a physiological effect upon the body and organs thus effecting your emotions and actions. Take care of your physical body! Choose to eat healthy and exercise and meditate daily on the life you are transforming today! Love yourself unconditionally — forgive yourself for past mistakes, actions, or ignorance to self and others. Write forgiveness letters and pour your heart and soul into this form of conscious release! Let your tears of past run into a Universal River of Forgiveness and know that you are healed from past in the present and for your future. Acknowledge the necessary life lessons you had to travel to become the unique person you are at this very moment. Say in prayer or affirmation that you have learned your lessons and are ready to move on in your life journey (and remember to be humble and thankful). As you love yourself you will learn to truly love others unconditionally! Strengthen your Will and Core with mindful intention — as you strengthen your Will you begin to ‘control’ your own destiny and life.
	Your unique course or destiny becomes clear as you align to your individual purpose in this lifetime. Synergistically your emotional-physical health improves! Your more balanced power of Self produces a spiritual vibration on this planet! This secret is key to long-term collective change and quality of life for generations.
	ancient healing systems There are many ways to look at the human body. Known as the “Mother of all healing” Ayurveda, practiced some 5000 to 10000 years ago has influenced the oldest forms of healing medicine. With its roots and branches in Ancient India it is said to have ‘mothered’ ancient Chinese systems and was practiced by Hippocrates who honored ancient Egyptian physician, architect, poet, Imhotep, of the 3rd Dynasty (c. 2650–c. 2575 BC). Like Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient system of health that incorporates nature, “life’s principles” and “knowledge” of the mind, body and spiritual soul in a complex body of science and study. Unlike the yin-yang theory of opposites of the TCM health science, Ayurveda sees man in a tri-dosha category system to balance or prevent dis-ease of the mind, body and spirit.
	principles of the doshas What’s Your Dosha? Find out what your unique mix of principles are, what foods would strengthen you, your best sleep and expercise pattern, what can ensure rest, what leisure or sports to participate, and other insightful information. [ take the dosha quiz! ] I celebrate in our efforts to awaken and realize our greatest power in self and all our reflections! Stay Focused, Abundantly Blessed, and in Light!
	daria nefertiye Creative Director | Writer | CEO | soulflyhoney-style.com
	Visions™ is a concept newsletter featuring poetry, social commentary, creative ideas, health news, fashion, local and international art and artists. Stay Connected as we expand together! daria nefertiye takharu, writer, designer, creative director for soulflyhoney-style.com.
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music:: erykah badu, songstress, activist, mother, healer

More powerful than words (or lyrics) is the picture!

Erykah Badu’s, February 21, 2008,  Listening Party
for New Amerykah Part 1

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