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Shakti Fest 2018 Yoga and Sacred Music Festival

Joshua Tree, CA –May 10, 2018 – Shakti Fest returns for its eighth season, this year on Mother’s Day weekend – May 10 – 14 at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center, in Joshua Tree, CA. Organized by Bhakti Fest, a leader in conscious festival events, Shakti Fest is a unique springtime celebration of the divine feminine spirit, described in Eastern philosophy as the ‘dynamic force which moves the universe’. The sacred yoga and music festival features world-famous yoga teachers, Kirtan music stars, wisdom workshops, sound baths, and a healing sanctuary.

 

 

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It’s divine timing that this yoga and sacred music festival is able to honor the spirit of the universal feminine to align with Mother’s Day. Shakti Fest 2018 music lineup inspires attendees to sing, dance and open their hearts. This year’s music line up inspires attendees to dance, sing, open their hearts, and includes the best Kirtan (a.k.a. mantra chanting) artists on the conscious music scene; Jai Uttal, Donna De Lory, Larissa Stowe, Govind Das & Radha, MC Yogi, Girish, Jaya Lakshmi, Prajna Vieira & the Mukti Kirtan Ensemble, Gina Sala, Vaiyasaki Das, David Newman, Fannah Fi Allah, and many more!

The entire Kirtan line-up is available at shaktifest.bhaktifest.com/kirtan/

It truly is a beautiful time to practice yoga indoors and out. With three yoga halls offering an abundance of classes over a three day period, there really is something for everyone! 2018 Shakti Fest teachers include; Shiva Rea, Mark Whitwell, Mas Vidal, Kia Miller, Georgina Meister, Cheryl Slader, Leeza Villagomez, Carmen Curtis, Hemalayaa Behl, Oleg Flow, Jennica Mills, Allison Prince and Katie Allen, Lisa Gniady, and Kristin Olson. Everyone can find their inner Shakti through energy inspiring sessions in a wide variety of yoga styles.

View the full yoga lineup at shaktifest.bhaktifest.com/yoga/

Shakti Fest Workshops cover a plethora of conscious and wellness topics including Ayurveda, breathwork, spiritual nutrition, tantric energy, Vedic astrology, Sanskrit, conscious relationships, women’s sexuality, bhakti art, and hoop dance, with internationally known speakers such as Michael Brian Baker, Mirabai Devi, Renee Baribeau, Dawn Cartwright, Zoë Kors, Jeffrey Armstrong and Dharma Devi.

For workshop details see shaktifest.bhaktifest.com/workshops/

Shakti Fest Sound Healing Experience is a must. Yogis can immerse themselves in the powerful healing energy of sound baths with practitioners of this popular sonic meditation including Eric Sedorovitz, Gabriel Logan Braun, Lynda Arnold, Shane Thunder, David West & Enrique Pedrosa, Michelle Berc, and more.

For more information on the sound healing offerings visit shaktifest.bhaktifest.com/sounddome/

There is no place like the high desert to embrace and immerse yourself in a powerful conscious experience. The historic Joshua Tree Retreat Center is the oldest and largest retreat center in the Western U.S., located on a sacred vortex site with a walking labyrinth. This setting allows for serene inner reflection and uplifting spiritual renewal. Accommodation options include cottages, retreat center spaces, camping, and RV parking, all on site. There are also great hotels within a few miles of the retreat center. Shakti Fest Eco Artisan Village offers vegetarian and vegan food vendors, yoga clothing accessories, and gear, jewelry, art and unique collectibles. The organizers have set the event on running a green event, offering free water and mindful recycling practices.

For travel information visit shaktifest.bhaktifest.com/travel-info/Shakti Fest is a vehicle for the evolution of human consciousness through heart-centered revolution dedicated to the divine feminine that dwells within all of us.

Shakti Fest is a vehicle for the evolution of human consciousness through a heart-centered revolution dedicated to the divine feminine that dwells within all of us.

See you there!

love, k

 

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Intuitive Affirmation of the Day

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True REST Float Therapy a.k.a. Sensory Deprivation

Float therapy is a powerful tool for wellness, relaxation, pain relief and sleep aid. Floating is rest reduced environmental stimulus therapy. With any therapy, with regular use its benefits are enhanced.

Stress, tension and pain have formed over time and will take time to experience the greatest relief– luckily, floating therapy is a rejuvenating, relaxing, fun, and effortless way to do so!

Float therapy offers relief and benefits which like to say “the more you float, the better it gets”, as floats themselves deepen beyond the first floating session. Though flotation is an effortless therapy, the body and mind actually learn how to relax into the float with each session.

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SALT: Epsom Salts are great for your skin, hair, nails, and act as an exfoliate. 1,000 pounds of Epsom salts help prevent inflammation in your joints and muscles, treats sprains, strains, and sore muscles.

WEIGHTLESS: 1000 pounds of salt in 180 gallons of water creates a 30% salt solution, enabling the you to float effortlessly atop the water. This creates a deeply relaxing anti-gravity environment, as all tension can be dropped and safe to fall asleep. There are no pressure points on the body in this state. The spine naturally elongates and straightens, and the body undergoes the same regeneration process that transpires during sleep.

MEDITATION:

An hour of zero gravity and zero distractions will decrease the production of cortisone, a stress hormone, leaving us feeling refreshed and revived!! The brain enters the theta brain-wave state, associated with deep sleep and dreaming. As all external sources of distraction are removed, floating provides an extreme form of deep rest as the water feels like floating on cloud 9 or in outer space.

In the floatation environment, without the outside hustle of the world, people experience a profound calmness of mind. This allows for stress management, offers psychological benefits of a feeling of inner peace, and is a perfect complement to many alternative well-ness regimens.

This means that for anyone with stress induced or related diseases, such as hypertension, ulcers, heart disease, and many others, the flotation tank offers a mental solution to the physical symptom, and goes after the problem at its source. By combating the stress, which is at the root of these issues, flotation tanks help to heal the body and the mind. Even more abstract mental issues, such as depression, psychological issues, even PTSD, have been shown to be alleviated in the float tank environment due to shifts in brain chemistry.

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Peppermint Foot Comfort Recipe

Foot soaks are a great way to relax and invigorate tired feet and soothe away all aches and inflammations. A host of homemade foot care recipes are available that can be put together quickly and easily. Here are a few recommended foot soaks that can help your feet relax, naturally.

Salt foot bath

Perfect for soothing swollen and tired feet, the salt foot bath is a fast and sure way to relax and re-energize your feet. Salt is beneficial for achy feet primarily because when added to water, it makes the solution hypertonic. It means compared to your skin and skin cells, salt water is a high concentration mixture.

Ingredients

● ½ cup sea salt/Epsom salt

● Water

Preparation

· Take a large pan or half a bucket of water and bring it to boil. Allow it to cool down to a temperature that suits you.

· Add Epsom salt to it and let it dissolve completely.

· Now soak your feet in the solution, relax, and enjoy the healing powers of warm salt water.

· You can read a magazine or listen to some music as you treat your feet.

Peppermint foot comfort recipe

Peppermint foot soak is the surest way to re-energize your feet after a long day. Peppermint has an instantaneous invigorating effect on the skin and the tired muscles of the feet.

Ingredients

● Take enough water in a large pan or a bucket to soak in your feet

● 3-4 drops of peppermint essential oil

● A single drop of eucalyptus essential oil

● A single drop of lemon essential oil

Preparation

· Boil the water and allow it to cool down a bit.

· Add all the oils as mentioned above.

· Soak in your feet till the water remains warm.

· Pat dry and apply some lemon-based moisturizer.

Lavender foot soak

Lavender is a popular ingredient used for preparing relaxing bubble baths, foot soaks, and massages. It has amazing relaxation properties including a soothing aroma that works wonders for any spa, soak, and massage treatment.

Ingredients

● About 4-5 liter of water

● Two drops of lavender essential oil

● ¼ cup of sea/Epsom salt

Preparation

· Boil the water and let it cool down to a comfortable temperature.

· Add lavender oil and salt.

· Put your feet in, soak, and relax.

Sandalwood foot treatment

Sandalwood has amazing healing powers that are great for bruises, cuts, and tears. Also, the aroma of sandalwood is often associated with feelings of deep relaxation and peace.

Ingredients

● About 4-5 liter of water

● Two drops of sandalwood essential oil

● ¼ cup of sea/Epsom salt

Preparation

· Boil the water and let it cool down for a while.

· Now add two drops of sandalwood essential oil and sea salt.

· Put your feet in and enjoy the instant comfort!

love, krishna:)

Halloween Tea Party|Chai Tea Recipe

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Autumn Series: Carve out some good times!

To inspire your own celebrating this season, sit for a spell and have some brew.

It is beginning to feel alot like Autumn! Holidays are right around the corner, ten days from today we will be witching you a Happy Halloween!

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Caution! Skeleton Crossing

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Super-Simple, Kid-Friendly Smoothies

Smoothies are popular in our house, even with kids who claim to not like many fruits, or yogurt. 

When you are introducing your kids to smoothies, make sure the ingredients are to their liking. If they love chocolate, make a chocolate flavored smoothie with a dash of fruit. Make the idea of smoothies exciting, children love to be involved in the process. Let them make smoothies with fruits of their choice, on the condition that they will drink it. Guide them to make sure that the smoothie they make is edible. Lol. 

You are lucky if your child likes eating vegetables. Otherwise, you can disguise the tastes of vegetables with fruits or yogurt. For example, if you want to add broccoli or spinach to the smoothie, you can add a strawberry, banana, or grapefruit to give it a sweet and tangy flavor. To make smoothies fun during summer, you can make Popsicles and add them into the smoothie.  

The good news is that smoothies are extremely flexible. If your house doesn’t drink cow’s milk, you can always substitute with almond, coconut, rice or soy milk. You can use the yogurt of your choice and honey or agave are both great natural sweeteners. 

The kids can choose the flavor of the juice – orange, apple, cranberry or even coconut water. 

Here are a couple of our favorite super simple kid-friendly smoothies 
Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Makes one serving

Ingredients:

1/2 banana

1/2 cup plain yogurt

1 cup frozen strawberries

1/4 cup orange juice

Drizzle of honey or agave 

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until combined and serve.

Mango Orange Smoothie

Makes one serving

Ingredients:

1 mango, cubed (or one cup frozen mango)

1/4 cup orange juice

1/2 cup vanilla yogurt

1/2 tablespoon honey or agave 

Combine together and serve! 

Last but not least is favorite 

Blueberry Bliss Smoothie

Makes one serving

Ingredients:

1/2 cup vanilla yogurt

1/2 cup coconut milk

1 cup frozen blueberries

2 teaspoons honey

Combine and serve! 

Smoothies for kids are healthy and easy to make and can be had any time of the day. You can serve them during breakfast or as evening snacks. The popularity of smoothies has encouraged businesses to come up with ready-to-go smoothies in different flavors. Dr. Smoothie, Suja, Happy Planet, Happy Monkey, and Innocent Smoothie For Kids are among the most popular smoothie brands in the market today. While it is fine to pick one of these packs, homemade smoothies from fresh fruits and vegetables turn out to be the best in the long run. 

Fruity smoothies are a fun and healthy way to start your child’s day! It’s a power breakfast. The best part? They’re super-easy to create. 

love, #krishna 

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