Photo of Shannon by: tracyrodriguezphotography.com If your practice finds you rolling out your mat in and around the Merrimack Valley, chances are you have had the good fortune of taking a class or a workshop with Shannon Worth. Repose, Saltwater and Riverside Yoga in Newburyport as well as Yoga Tree in Haverhill... all studios whose weekly schedules are sparked by Shannon's
Rumi reminds us, “Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.” Artist and yogi Kathy Martinez, channels this timeless wisdom through prospecting rare stones and from crafting yoga inspired jewelry and malas. This practice for her offers both devotional qualities as well as therapeutic aspects. Her
With summer in full swing here in New England, without question we all long to experience as much of our days as possible in the great outdoors... With blue skies and pink sunsets as our drishtis and the breeze and birds as our perfect soundtracks, why not take advantage of summer's natural offerings and turn your
Daniel J. Orlansky has been sharing his knowledge of and passion for yoga both here in the States and in Europe since 1992. In the Boston area, you can find him teaching his weekly classes at Down Under Yoga, and Laughing Dog Yoga and also directing his yoga teacher trainings. In addition, he headlines a number of workshops at
CHUAN BODY + SOUL SPA AT THE LANGHAM HOTEL Chuan, a Chinese term, is said to refer to a serene course of water. And, the element water is believed to be the foundation of our life and well being. Chuan Body + Soul, nestled in downtown Boston's Langham Hotel, considers itself a "sanctuary of healing" with a spa
Andiamo all'aperto! So say the italians to encourage a shift outdoors in the warmer months. Each summer for 10 weeks, the team at Smolak Farms in North Andover breathes life into this charge with Whim, their signature “pop up” dining experience every Wednesday evening from June 22 – August 31. Now in its sixth season, the popular series brings some
What better way to cool off after a day at the beach or working in the garden than a pitcher of ice cold sangria? Our friends at Russell Orchards Farm & Winery in Ipswich, Massachusetts have just the recipe, their Ginger Summer Sangria, a refreshing blend of summer fruits & citrus with a gingery zing
Becoming Wise (Penguin Press 2016) is the third book from Krista Tippett, host of the popular On Being (public radio) program which eloquently examines what it means to be human in the 21st century. The show, which airs on more than 400 public radio stations across the United States, is treasured for its rich conversations with today's
For as far back as she can remember, Cary Caster has been spirited away by both plants and nature. From the orange trees she loved to climb as a child in Miami to the desert scrub of the Utah wilderness she explored as a teenager, Ms. Caster was never one for staying indoors. Caster, a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist,
In the introduction to her new book Savor (Artisan, 2016), chef and author Ilona Oppenheim swiftly reveals her muse... "The mountains keep secrets; they envelope me, surprise me, and sometimes overpower me with pure, relentless nature... Whether I forage for mushrooms and berries, fish for trout, make a fire, or simply go for along hike, being outdoors brings