The cornerstone of the Art of Living course is a very powerful and rhythmic breathing process developed by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar called the "Sudarshan Kriya". It's facilitated by an educational and humanitarian not-for-profit organization which has an additional mission of "uplifting society one individual at a time through service projects," says Krishnan.

 

In her 20 years of practicing a range of massage styles, including Swedish, Shiatsu, deep tissue, and prenatal massage, Rexford has learned that one of the greatest benefits of massage often occurs in mind and spirit.  "It provides a full hour where someone is devoted entirely to you.  I have found that regular massage allows me to think more clearly and creatively.  I am able to give back to my family and child and practice massage less selfishly."

Rexford recently opened up a new massage studio called Bohdi Tree at 75 South Orange Ave in South Orange. To schedule an appointment, call her at 973-761-5185. New clients who mention this article will get a $10 discount off your first appointment!

Global Mala is an annual community yoga event conceived as a way to help raise awareness and funding for some of our world's biggest issues. The purpose of the Global Mala is to unite the global yoga community from every continent, school or approach to form a "mala around the earth" through collective practices based upon the sacred cycle of 108 on Sept. 19th or 20th, Fall Equinox, as the yoga world's offering to further the UN International Peace Day.  In 2008, more than 300 Global Mala events were held all over the world.  In NJ this year,  33 yoga studios and businesses are committing their time and efforts to the cause.  

Amy Witmyer, of Sacred Space Yoga and Wellness in West Orange, is proud to be a part of the effort. "This is a great opportunity to raise the vibration on the planet, share the teachings of yoga, and have lots of fun in the process with other like minded people," says Witmyer. At the event, Witmyer also will be showcasing the "Om Gym," a multi-purpose portable inversion therapy device, that is a great complementary accessory to regular yoga practice. "It's designed to increase flexibility, balance, coordination, and personal power, while experiencing the uplifting effects of heightened prana and life force," says Witmyer, the exclusive representative of Om Gym in NJ.  Global Mala NJ takes place Sunday, Sept. 20, from 9 am - 2 pm at St. Phillip's Academy, 342 Central Ave, Newark. Click here for more info.