The process of mediation is a guided negotiation, which parties attempt to negotiate a resolution of their dispute, aided by a mediator. Settling disputes through mediation can save money, eases the court load and more often than not it leaves … Read More
The Yamas & Niyamas: Yoga’s Ethics
The Yamas and Niyamas come from the Yoga Sutras, which were written by the yogi sage, Patanjali. They offer a moral code, or ethical guidelines, to the yoga way of life. In the Sutras, Patanjali lays out an eightfold path … Read More
What is Yoga Nidra?
Yoga nidra means yogic sleep- it’s a state of conscious deep sleep. It’s a powerful meditation technique; you leave the waking state, go past the dreaming state, and go to deep sleep, although you remain awake. This state of consciousness … Read More
Aphrodite, The Goddess of Love
Aphrodite is an ancient Greek goddess associated with love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation. She is identified with the planet Venus. Her major symbols include myrtles, roses, doves, sparrows, and swans. According to Hesiod’s Theogony, she was born from the foam … Read More
Save the Sea Turtles!
The endangered Leatherback Marine Turtle The leatherback sea turtle population is in high risk of extinction, and human activities are to blame. Things such as plastic waste, construction along the coastlines, fishing line, toxic chemicals (including petrol), and poaching and … Read More
The Celtic Goddess Danu
The Goddess Danu Danu is a popular Celtic Goddess, but not much is known about her. She is considered to be the oldest of all Celtic deities. In Celtic mythology, she is the mother of the gods, who birthed all … Read More
Inca Goddess Mama Quilla
Mama Quilla is the Incan moon goddess. She is also known as Mama Killa, or Mother Moon. She is considered a defender of women. As such, she also the goddess of marriage and the menstrual cycle. Mama Quilla was important for … Read More
Hindu Goddess Aranyani
In Hinduism, Aranyani is a goddess of the forests and the animals that dwell within them. She is believed to be the mother of them all. Her name comes from the word, Aranya, which means forest in Sanskrit. Goddess Aranyani … Read More
Hindu Goddess Prithvi
Goddess Prithvi is the Hindu Goddess of Earth. Prithvi is also the Sanskrit name for the earth. Essentially, they are one and the same. This goddess is known for her nurturing, supportive, and productive nature. Prithvi is associated with the … Read More
The Hindu Goddess Lakshmi
Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. Wealth plays an important role in the preservation of life upon earth. And she provides all beings with both material and spiritual abundance. For Hindu families, she symbolizes good luck, and … Read More