“Saraswathi” Short Yoga Documentary at the Bel-Air Film Festival

Change For Balance Productions is set to premiere the short documentary, “Saraswathi,” at the Bel-Air Film Festival on October 14th, 2012. Told through candid interviews with the legend herself, “Saraswathi” is based on the life and teachings of Saraswathi Jois who was the first female to teach both men and women the practice of Ashtanga Yoga. Shot on location in Mysore, India as well as Encinitas, California this short documentary pays homage to not only Saraswathi’s incredible life, but also her beautiful city, and her famous family. Saraswathi is the only daughter of legendary yoga master Sri K. Patthabhi Jois and mother of the current authority in the Ashtanga practice, Sharath Jois.

Saraswathi from Change For Balance on Vimeo.

10 Minutes of Mindfulness Can Change the World

Most of us would love to make meditation a part of our lives. Unfortunately, when we actually get around to trying it (rather than just reading or thinking about it), we feel distracted, think we’re doing it wrong, or feel like we just can’t spare the time. It’s a real mental battle just to push the [...]

DCOY Giveaway: Core of the Yoga Sutras by B.K.S. Iyengar

After an illustrious lifetime of expounding yogic wisdom to the eager masses, it only seems fitting that B.K.S. Iyengar, the undisputed heavyweight champion of the modern-day yoga bible, turns his gaze toward yoga’s foundational philosophical text, the Yoga Sutras. In Core of the Yoga Sutras, Mr. Iyengar provides unique commentary on Patanjali’s 196 aphorisms that [...]

A rough week for Apple…Legos always help…

“Insanely great” would hardly describe how this past week unfolded for Apple’s stock price… While it won’t raise the price of your Apple shares, this Lego re-creation of a 1984 Macintosh should warm your heart up a little bit. Legos always cheer me up! Don’t lose hope for Apple…look how far they’ve come!! Believe in INSANELY GREAT!

10 Minutes of Mindfulness Can Change the World

DCOY Giveaway: The Yoga Mat Tie–A Simple, Yet Brilliant Solution to Sloppy Yoga Mats

The simplicity of yoga is one of its most beautiful and appealing aspects. Not a lot of equipment required, right?… Well, a yoga mat isn’t necessarily even an absolute necessity, but I think most of us would admit yoga isn’t nearly as pleasant without a little sticky mat under our feet and hands. Everything else [...]

10 Minutes of Mindfulness Can Change the World

Lululemon’s Yoga for (SeaWheeze) Runners = Match Made in Heaven

I’ve always been a big believer that yoga + running = a match made in heaven. This smooth 30 minute yoga practice, led by official lululemon SeaWheeze ambassador Kerri Kelly, is perfect for runners who need to get a little bendy after pounding the pavement. I won’t be able to run SeaWheeze this year, but [...]

Bhakti Fest 2012: The Festival of Yoga, Kirtan and Wisdom from the Heart Returns to Joshua Tree September 6-9

Bhakti Fest is celebrating its fourth season September 6 – 9 at the Joshua Tree Desert Retreat Center, in Joshua Tree, CA. Yoga, kirtan music and wisdom workshops will be offered in the tradition of the dynamic Bhakti Fests since 2009.

According to Sridhar Silberfein, Founder and Producer of the Bhakti Fests, “Bhakti is devotion to love. Shining within and without like the sun. We emanate pure love whenever and wherever we go, giving unconditional love to everyone, especially our personal relationships. This year’s Bhakti Fest will be a total immersion in this love for all the presenters and attendees.”