Our fifth Wisdom Goddess of the Dasha Mahavidyas (Ten Wisdom Goddesses), Tripura Bhairavi, is the destroyer of fear, the Supreme Divine Light and power of Radiating Fire. She represents the very flame of divine consciousness – which is the Supreme Truth. … More Solstice ~ Bhairavi ~ Self Inquiry Meditation
During summertime we often find ourselves gravitating to the outdoors, rather than opting to be inside a studio amid these gorgeous sunshiny days. Here on beautiful Salt Spring Island I’ve been taking in the best of both worlds by integrating my yoga practice with my deep love for the outdoors! … More Yoga to Support You on the Hiking Trail
Shinrin-yoku refers to “taking in the forest atmosphere” or “forest bathing.” Initiated by the Japan Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries during the 1980s, it has become a key source of preventive health care and healing in Japanese medicine. Both Japanese and South Korean researchers have complied a substantial body of scientific literature on the health return of simply being under the canopy of a living forest for an extended period of time. Their research is helping to establish forest therapy throughout the world. … More Shinrin-Yoku: The Medicine of Simply Being in the Forest
*Note: This post is continued from Part 1. Day 2 – Arriving at our summit (Tapovan at 14,640ft) in a whiteout/snowstorm! Day 2 – Two hours after arriving in the snowstorm, the cloud begins to lift. Day 3 – Waking up to a beautiful blue sunny skies and a SPECTACULAR view in … More PART 2 of 2 -Video Diary: Gangotri to Gaumukh ~ Gaumukh to Tapovan, Eastern Himalayas
4 days. 48km. Sun. Wind. Rain. Snow. Frost. Pure bliss. Mind-blowing. Definitely one of the main highlights of this Indian sojourn. And clearly the most AMAZING trek of this life time! And undeniably one of the most incredible experiences of my life. … More PART 1 of 2 – Video Diary: Gangotri to Gaumukh ~ Gaumukh to Tapovan, Eastern Himalayas
Here are a few more tips to make your trek the most enjoyable it can be! … More PART 2 of 2 – Tips For Trekking: Gangotri to Tapovan via Gaumukh, Eastern Himalayas
I grew up in the Coast Mountains on the Canadian Westcoast, so walking in the mountains seems to be in my soul. I live and breathe mountains and the wilderness that consumes them. So to be walking in the highest mountain range on the planet was absolutely breathtaking. The sheer massive range of the peaks, and the sacred vibration of Shiva and Shakti that radiated through them so powerfully — was so very incredibly blissful. … More PART 1 of 2 – Tips For Trekking: Gangotri to Tapovan via Gaumukh, Eastern Himalayas
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