Kumbh Mela 2013

Kumbh Mela 2013 is one of the biggest Hindu Pilgrimage and festival in Hinduism from January 14 - February 3rd.  Pilgrims gather at the sacred river to bathe and purify their souls, and cleanse from sins.  It happens every 12 years.  The last Festival had an estimated 70 million participants and this current one is expected to have over 100 million participants.  People come from all over the world, to bathe in the sacred rivers, to witness the Sadhus (dressed in orange), naga baba's (naked as symbol complete aparigrapha), yogis,  and other devotees immerse themselves in this sacred ritual to cleanse their souls and purify from any negative energy.

The river Ganga-Yamuna and mythical Saraswati are said to hold the necatar from the Kumbh (pitcher) of the Gods after the seas were churned.  Aside from witnessing the mass baptismal like purification of Hindu devotees, people who participate enjoy spiritual discourses, devotional kirtan, and feeding of many people (holy people and poor).

Raw Meal - Living Healthy while on the Go!

Many of us have busy schedules, and face challenges with healthy eating. Typically Vegtarians and Vegans face difficulty making sure that they have proper nutrients throughout the day. For a Yoga Instructor who goes from class to class, living off of a few fruits and veggies may be habitual, healthy, and we get to a point where our body thrives off of "spirit". But is this enough? Are we getting enough nutrients? We can eat nutrient rich foods like Kale, Sprouts, and various other things, but we may end up carrying half of the farmers market with us throughout the day. For a long time I have been on a quest for a vegan friendly protein shake that provides nutrients without the typical chemicals & sugars found in most protein shakes. Hallelujah! I have found the answer. A company called Garden of Life, which makes the famous brand Vitamin Code has come up with a shake called RAW MEAL. This shake is primarily made of sprouts!!! No added sugars, chemicals, NO SOY (which I avoid since in North America it is Genetically Modified), no Whey, no High Fructose Corn Syrup Solids, no Soy Lecithin (Another GMO filler that can lead to various hormone related diseases). Now since it is made mostly of sprouts, it may have a taste that some won't enjoy, just add a banana, or whatever your favorite fruit is, and chug that bad boy down!!! Totally healthy, loaded with nutrients, loaded with vitamins and minerals, no chemicals, ALL NATURAL....and best of all NO SOY! I found this product at Vitamin Shop. Look for it and get your sprouts on!