Archive - Spirit of Change Magazine

Yoga For Powerful Presentations

Public speaking is at the top of many people’s phobia list. Like it or not, when we’re in the business environment, sooner or later we’ll be in the spotlight.

Tai Chi: Mining A Rich Tradition

There is no doubt that tai chi has come of age in a new age and world stage. A quick hit on a Web search engine turns up 647,000 sites dedicated to the subject.

The Labyrinth: Walking A Sacred Path

The mystery and mystique of the labyrinth never fades. Where did it come from? Where does it lead to? What was its original purpose and why would we want to walk it today?

Don't Just Exercise...Play For the Fun of It!

A recent research study showed that exercise is as effective as the anti-depressant Zoloft in relieving depression. While most people are surprised by that statistic, an Ayurvedic physician would not be amazed at all.

Summer's Harvest Recipes

Fall is approaching and that means harvest time! This is my favorite season because, to me, nothing beats an early morning visit to local farmer’s markets. The selection of produce is at its peak and the colorful displays are exciting and inspiring.

Ancient Secrets And Imperial Beauty: The Art Of Authentic Feng Shui

Have you ever wondered what a compass reveals? At first glance, it seems to map the directions of the Earth’s magnetic fields, helping us find our bearings.

Obesity, Food Addiction and the Power of Love

I have been overweight and addicted to food my entire life and share the struggle of overeating with many others.

Partners For Life: The Experience Of Being A Twin

As a single-born person, I have always imagined it would be really great to have a twin. A twinship is a partnership for life with its origins at conception or moments thereafter.

Sex and Spirit: The Path of Tantra

In most spiritual traditions, sex has long been held as an obstacle to enlightenment. It has been seen as something to overcome, to transcend or to go beyond.

Tantric Vision From Atlantis: Shirley MacLaine Excerpt from The Camino

As I slipped into sleep consciousness, I let myself go. Through the familiar tunnel of light I raced until I found myself once again in the crystal pyramid in Atlantis...

Musings: A World of Beauty

For a culture obsessed with appearances and glamour, it is ironic how little value we place on beauty.

Beauty and the Beast: Cosmetic Carcinogens

Little did I know how life altering that morning would be. I awoke at my usual time early in the morning. I was in a fetal position — my arms bent at the elbows and crossed over my chest...

Radiance: The Key To Beautiful Skin

The essence of beauty in Ayurvedic understanding is embodied in the idea of luster or radiant light. When we say in English, “She was radiant!” we imply a quality coming from deep within that emanates contentment, joy and accomplishment.

How to Make Sushi

If thoughts of raw fish don’t tempt your palate, don’t worry. Sushi is rice seasoned with rice vinegar and a sweetener that’s formed into small “cakes” either topped by, or wrapped around all types of fillings.

A Note On The Wall

A Poem by an unknown author

Kucinich Envisions A Department Of Peace

If you believe that humanity has a higher destiny; if you believe we can evolve, and become better than we are; if you believe we can overcome the scourge of war and someday fulfill the dream of harmony and peace on Earth, let us begin the conversation today. Let us exchange our ideas.

A Holistic Medicine Healing Primer

"Will reflexology (substitute any healing modality here — massage, Polarity, Trager, Feldenkrais, acupuncture, energy healing, chiropractic, homeopathy, prayer, etc.) help me with my condition?"

Hands-On Bodywork Provides Healing Touch Natural Medicine

Holistic Healing touch is coming into its own, motivating consumers in this country to spend between $4 and $6 billion dollars a year for the hands-on care of professional bodyworkers.

Natural Medicine Pain Relief with Healing Touch

It's human nature to use touch to alleviate pain and suffering. Natural medicine pain relief with healing touch massage.

Silence and Massage for Newborn and Mother

In 1986, Tiffany Field, Ph.D. at the University of Miami, showed that premature newborns who were massaged for fifteen minutes three times daily in the hospital following delivery regained their birth weight and left the hospital stronger than control babies who weren’t massaged.