by Leza Lowitz, Sun and Moon Yoga The Japanese have a word, ikigai (生き甲斐) which means “reason for being.” In Japan, finding one’s reason for being requires a deep, long search for self. This search itself is considered central, as the discovery of one’s ikigai is what brings satisfaction and meaning. Ikigai is a compound of two Japanese words: iki meaning "life, alive" and kai "effect, result, fruit, benefit." So how do we find our ikigai? How do we discover and awaken our gifts? How do we re … [Read more...]
Emma Mildon on How Jade Eggs can Help You Find Mula Bandha
by Kara-Leah Grant I've been seeing Emma Mildon and her new book The Soul Searcher's Handbook all over social media for the past few months. And then at Wanderlust, in the Presenter's chill out space, there it was, on the coffee table - The Soul Searcher's Handbook. Published by Simon & Schuster - a MAJOR American publisher. Who was this woman? And how had she landed this publishing deal? And damn... what a great idea, leaving your book on the coffee table for everyone to check out! … [Read more...]
On letting life flow unimpeded through you – no drama, no angst, just… life
By Kara-Leah Grant, Musings from the Mat Oh I'm giddy with delight right now. I was up at 6:15am, over an hour ago, and my child has yet to surface. I've written my morning pages. I've written an email to the 489 lovely subscribers on my book list. I've downloaded the software to review the Kindle and ePub versions of Forty Days of Yoga, which have just been completed. And now I get to write! Yes, write! I love writing. Love it, love it, love it, love it. Hence the website and the … [Read more...]
Writer fails to tell story that connects to audience, has meltdown
by Kara-Leah Grant, Musings from the Mat It's been a bloody hard week. My PledgeMe campaign launched on Saturday and it's been a rough ride. 21 pledges in 5 days, totaling almost $900. There's a Yoga Lunchbox community in the thousands. Not a great conversion rate. A lousy conversion rate. Something was up, and I didn't know what, but it was sending my mind into a tail-spin all weekend long. And all Monday... all Tuesday... all Wednesday... Talk about needed my spiritual practice! N … [Read more...]