Power Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Basic Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga: No, it’s not the little green dude from STAR WARS. And no, as some tend to be easily confused, it doesn’t come in flavors. So what, in essence, is Yoga? I’m glad you’re thinking along those lines… let’s take a little journey to India.
Etymology of the Word Yoga
Derived from the ancient tongue of Sanskrit, yuj, the root of the modern and contemporary term of yoga, carries with it many different meanings. Yuj itself would be considered a verb in many Latin-based languages, meaning “to control,” “to concentrate on” or “to yoke.” It has been concluded that other meanings represent the action of a uniting or joining, as well as conceptual definitions of a “mode, manner or means.”
History of Yoga
When considering the root of the word yoga, it is easier to grasp its original intention. Originating in India, Yoga is in actuality not just something, but some things. The ancient practices that are still utilized today are believed to offer [Read more →]
A Brief Introduction to the Concept of Global Warming
We all saw, “An Inconvenient Truth.” If you didn’t, then consider adding it to your list of to-do’s. You don’t have to agree with everything you hear or see in the film, but it does offer an excellent working definition of what exactly global warming is, and how it will potentially affect the oblique, planet we call home.
Here are the basics, a comprehensive introduction to Global Warming, what has and currently is causing it and the potential effects of these causes.
What Is Global Warming?
Essentially, the term global warming serves as its own definition. It is the increase in the Earth’s near surface and sea temperatures over the past recorded decades, and the projections of what the future will hold if such a warming trend continues. [Read more →]
Gary Null: A Valuable resource on Health and Wellness. Gary Null, PhD wears many hats, and has for some time. He hosts a talk radio program, delivers serious information on fitness and health, is a professional Nutritionist. Additionally, he is a Documentarian, a television producer, a competitive athlete, author and social activist. Through a brief search online, one quickly learns there are few things that fall outside of this man’s knowledge. Primarily, however, he focuses on alternative and complementary medicine, anti-aging, nutrition, the environment and social issues, among other things.
Dr. Gary Null, a New York Times best-selling author, is also a well-known radio personality who hosts (and produces ) The Gary Null Show, which is the longest running, continuously airing health talk radio show in America (30+ years). This is where I first discovered Gary Null, here in Los Angeles, as the station KPFK broadcasts the programs on the Something’s Happening show, hosted by Roy of Hollywood. [Read more →]
CNN Technology: Solutions to Environmental Issues
Whether it’s about the environment, global warming, energy technology or climatology, CNN will do the digging at its website called CNN Solutions. Give it a look over and see what they’re up to. Still going strong after at least the past year, Solutions continues to offer new and relevant information about products, companies and more, all pertaining to the environment.
Canceling the Blank Credit Card Checks One weekend last year, the proverbial straw broke the camel’s back, and after exactly how many months straight I do not know, I finally called my credit card company and kindly explained my situation to them. Every week, a minimum of once a week (often times as many as three), I receive a nice form letter and a page full of four or five blank checks. This is, of course, from my credit card company. And it is, in theory, a smart business move on their part.
They are looking to buy more debt by offering the consumer what is essentially a loan through the credit card they use. However, while this money might be tempting to some for unnecessary spending, and a stroke of good luck for others who are in need of some quick cash to pay the monthly bills, I have never once used these checks — for anything!
When you poke around beneath the surface even just a little bit, you notice [Read more →]
Going Green in the Workplace
Why 7? Because that’s about as perfect as perfect gets, right? Actually, let’s consider 7 to be a starting point — a jumping off point — to lead to some simplicity that will make a big difference in “Greening” your workplace. Straight talk says that “seven” will offer change without freaking out your colleagues and superiors.
Or if you own the business yourself, it will create an environment for environmental change without offering your employees much “Boss has gone crazy” dialogue. Here you go: 7 great tips to go green in the workplace. [Read more →]
The Easy Way to Recycle Your Cell Phone and More
Electronics in general are a big player in clogging up landfills — according to the EPA, over 3 million tons of electronic gadgetry ended up in the trash in 2003. They are also the cause of overstuffed drawers in your home office. Let’s face it, you don’t need that extra battery charger. And if Consumer Reports is correct, 2 out of 10 people own a laptop or desktop they aren’t using. [Read more →]
Solar Panels Go Major: The Greening of the American Professional Sports Stadium E / The Environmental Magazine has provided definitive proof that solar cells are not merely a part of an underground, counter-cultural movement. Doug Moss reports that Major League Baseball Stadiums are now greening their stadiums with solar energy. You heard that right.
Installation of Solar Cells at Cleveland Indians’ Progressive Field
SIGG: The Original Swiss Bottle
If you haven’t heard of it yet, then take a second and check it out: SIGG, “The Original Swiss Bottle” (average price is around $24-), is known the world over for uncompromising quality and the highest level of craftsmanship that comes with “nearly 100 years of heritage and experience.” The secret? the proprietary component (there’s only one!) that goes into the manufacture of these bottles is seamless and without weak points — thus the durability factor. Just you try to break one of them. Can’t do it. Relentlessly field tested by those in the field determined to find the most rock-solid of all water bottles, the SIGG has risen to the top time and time again.
The SIGG Secret: Inside Versus Outside
The inside of SIGG bottles is what makes them special: the internal coating is both high-tech and proprietary; it’s resistant to any kind of [Read more →]
One weekend last year, the proverbial straw broke the camel’s back, and after exactly how many months straight I do not know, I finally called my credit card company and kindly explained my situation to them. Every week, a minimum of once a week (often times as many as three), I receive a nice form letter and a page full of four or five blank checks. This is, of course, from my credit card company. And it is, in theory, a smart business move on their part. 
