We came across this scrub two years ago and featured it in our annual Inspirational Gift Guide. It’s all-natural and the scents are divine! Sugar Kiss, Brown Sugar and Vanilla, Coconut Cream, Coffee Bean, Lily Mango and Peppermint are just a few of the options available, and they offer a three-pack sampler of scrubs that are 2 ounces each!
Between the sugar scrub and the all-natural oils, your skin will feel smooth and silky – and smell great!
For more information, visit www.lalicious.com.
“The Reality of Truth,” is a new documentary set for release this summer, created by Mike “Zappy” Zapolin and Deepak Chopra. The film identifies the perception problem plaguing society today, and analyzes specific techniques to break through to a new reality—one that is more peaceful, tolerant and, when looked at properly, amusing, according to the creators.
“Transcendence is the key to taking off the filters that separate and blind us, so that we can see things as they actually exist,” said Zapolin. “There are many techniques people use to transcend—meditation, prayer, dance, music, even psychedelics—and for this film we set out to explore the effectiveness of these different techniques.”
Highly controversial in nature, “The Reality of Truth” introduces audiences to the modalities people have used throughout history to transcend into an alternate reality, and suggests these techniques may be the breakthrough humankind needs to move into the future.
Conversations include a panel discussion with Dr. John Hagelin, PhD and Fred Travis, faculty members of the Maharishi University of Management, and Dr. Norman Rosenthal, author of New York Times Bestseller “Transcendence.” The panel was held in Fairfield, Iowa, where thousands of people in the transcendental meditation community meditate together each day. The team also traveled to Maui to speak with legendary spiritual leader Ram Dass, who was with Timothy Leary during his infamous Harvard experiments.
“The Judeo-Christian religions, Vedic traditions, and Shamanistic rituals all incorporate techniques for transcending,” said Zapolin. “In the history of mankind, we have tenaciously sought out gateways to spirituality and found them in meditation, prayer and the consumption of natural substances.”
Some of the plants that have documented transcending capabilities, according to the film, are: ayahuasca, a giant vine native to South America, noted for its psychotropic properties; ibogaine, a hallucinogenic compound derived from the roots of a West African shrub, sometimes used as a treatment for heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine addiction; the psychoactive compounds psilocybin and psilocin found in certain mushrooms, especially liberty caps (aka magic mushrooms); and marijuana.
“One of the more provocative scenes of the film documents me with actress Michelle Rodriguez and MacMillan Publishing’s Dan MacMillan participating in a life-changing ayahuasca ceremony with a shaman. It was a mind-blowing experience that I think audiences will truly appreciate,” said Zapolin.
“The Reality of Truth” is being produced by Kurt Engfehr, who co-produced “Bowling for Columbine” and “Fahrenheit 911.” The film includes interviews with Marianne Williamson; Ram Dass; John Hagelin, PhD; Bruce H Lipton, PhD; Foster Gamble (who recently released the documentary “Thrive”); Charles Grob, MD; Peter Coyote; Lior Suchard; and Ravi Zacharai. Executive producer is Wall Street icon and just capitalist Peter Janssen.
For more information about The Reality of Truth, visit http://therealityoftruth.com/, and view the trailer in the video below.
The Art of Living Foundation (AOLF), a global educational non-profit, is bringing Yoga Rave to the U.S., allowing youth and adults to celebrate and enjoy in a healthy manner. The seven-city national tour led by the high energy music of So What Project! from Argentina will begin March 29 in New York and continue to Philadelphia, Chicago, Columbus, Atlanta, Houston and Seattle through April 7, 2012.
Yoga Rave offers alcohol, drug and smoke-free entertainment where party goers and yogis can experience a unique blend of chants, beats, yoga, meditation and dancing. The four-hour event will take attendees on a journey of relaxation from movement and meditation to an all out celebration. The hi-decibel performance will be led by Nicolás Pucci and Rodrigo Bustos featuring their popular music from the So What Project!
“Teenagers and young adults today are stressed out and looking for ways to let go. Often, they use drugs and alcohol to release the stress but eventually these substances leave them more disconnected and depleted of energy,” said Elan Gepner, US Yoga Rave Director.
The proceeds from the Yoga Rave concerts will go towards bringing Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES!) to the local youth across these seven cities. Yoga Rave is working in partnership with the International Association for Human Values (IAHV) and its dynamic volunteer base. They are focused on improving the mental and emotional health of the students by teaching practical yoga and meditation techniques so that the youth can deal with stress in their daily life in a positive manner. In the 2010-2011 school year, YES! For Schools reached over 12,000 students in 36 schools nationwide.
The seven city Yoga Rave entertainment events are at:
3/29, Club Pacha, New York, NY, 7-11 p.m.
3/30, 2424 Studios, Philadelphia, PA, 8-12 p.m.
3/31, Plumbers Hall, Chicago, IL, 7.30-11.30 p.m.
4/1, Tom W. Davis Gym, RPAC, Columbus, OH, 8-12.00 p.m.
4/5, The Fox Theatre Egyptian Ballroom, Atlanta, GA, 8-12 p.m.
4/6, Stereo Live, Houston, TX, 8-12 p.m.
4/7, Seattle, WA
For more information visit http://yogarave.org/us/ and see the video below.
HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers launched HarperOne Selects, a new series of digital selections featuring essential wisdom from bestselling and beloved authors, including Thich Nhat Hanh, Barbara Brown Taylor and Mariel Hemingway, for $1.99.
These books will allow readers to explore HarperOne titles in healthy living, spirituality, parenting and more. Titles include “Mindful Eating” by Thich Nhat Hanh; “Eating with Peace and Moderation” by Mariel Hemingway; “The Practice of Saying No” by Barbara Brown Taylor and “Zap Proof Your Home” by Ann Louise Gittleman.
“We are always looking for fresh ways to bring our authors’ expertise to the reader,” said Mark Tauber, senior vice president and publisher of HarperOne. “In this short form, readers can access a selection of our vast wealth of titles at an unprecedented low price.”
The ten initial titles released as HarperOne Selects are:
“How Adults are Hijacking Childhood” by Carl Honore
“The Beauty of Slowing Down” by Carl Honore
“Breaking Free from Sloth” by Donna Farhi
“Preventing Damage to Children During Divorce” by Michele Lowrance
“The Art of Mindfulness” by Thich Nhat Hanh
“Mindful Eating” by Thich Nhat Hanh and Lilian Cheung
“Eating with Peace and Moderation” by Mariel Hemingway
“The Practice of Saying No” by Barbara Brown Taylor
“Zap Proof Your Home” by Ann Louise Gittleman
“Skinny Bitch Try Me Vegan Weekend” by Kim Barnouin
See best-selling author and spiritual guru Deepak Chopra in a new light – through the eyes of his son, Gotham Chopra. Gotham set out on a year-long excursion traveling with his father and documenting the time spent together in a new film to be released called, “Decoding Deepak.”
What do you think? Are you interested in seeing this viewpoint? Take a look at the trailer video below.
Good Work(s) Make A Difference is a company offering unique multi-wrap style bracelets with inspirational words and passages, and for every bracelet sold, the company donates 25 percent to good causes.
Available in a variety of colors and styles, options include a series of inspirational words and phrases, such as forgive, strength, be aware, give back and make a difference, as well as bible passages and single word options, including “believe,” “love” and “faith.”
For more information, visit www.goodworksmakeadifference.com.
