It seems the gaps in between entries in this blog are getting bigger and bigger. I have given this a lot of thought and decided to write an entry on what's been going on in my head. I have been paying much more attention to my jewelry business and working very hard on getting the word out on my work and promotion and networking and yadda yadda yadda. It is not an easy task. As a result, my practice has faltered quite a bit. I still love yoga very much but right now, especially in these crazy times and the holidays coming, I have struggled to find that balance. It's not happening at the moment. Maybe in the new year once things quiet down a bit.
Where I am going is, I don't know how much more I can commit to updating Cupcakes & Yoga. I have tried other ideas I've had but they never quite panned out. The fact is I have been focusing more on my main blog and just can't bring myself to update two blogs on a regular basis, especially if I don't have much to say on the matter. I can't even make the time to write a decent review! I love this blog and I love the connection I've made with many of you and have learned quite a bit and I thank you so very much! This isn't a 'goodbye' as I said, I will still be blogging over at Pulp Sushi. Maybe once I start practicing again, I will post yoga updates on there as I don't just want my main blog to be a shop blog. I hope to see you there!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
A Break from C&Y
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I understand. It's hard to keep multiple blogs going! :)
Two blogs? It's hard enough keeping one! Either way, I'll keep you on my Google Reader if you decide to come back. Will pop on over and check out all the fab work you've been doing with Pulp Sushi :-)
Hey there!
I'm kinda dropping by randomly (& kinda dropping by to hit you with my EC) to tell you about this new selling site I found. It's called ArtFire.com & you should check it out.
It's still really, really new (still in beta) but it's heading in a really good direction! They are already buying advertising online & in print magazines to bring in traffic to the site. (It's already got almost as much traffic as indiepublic.com)
It's got stats for shop views so you know where your customers are coming from! I know! Gasp! Faint! Right? hehe
& it's just $7 a month (for the first 5000 artists) to list & sell as much as you can FOREVER. $7 a month no matter what! I signed up on that alone! haha
Anyhoo, it is new so there aren't zillions of people using it (which is good & bad) but I thought you might want to take a look at it. With the ad campaign they are working on kicking in soon (or so they are saying), I think it's going to be a good place to start listing!
If you sign up, give me a yell & let me know what you think!
Always,
Amy
P.S. You should come teach me Yoga. haha I'd probably get stuck in a pretzel. :)
Good one!It is a hard to keep multiple blogs,because I like to keep the best until the end.
Hi Cupcakes and Yoga, I love your blog. I'm a former yoga teacher and frequent Yoga Journal writer. I thought you might be interested in doing a little blog on my upcoming surfing/yoga/zen memoir, Saltwater Buddha: a surfer's quest to find Zen on the sea. Let me know if you'd like a press copy.
Thanks for your time!
Best wishes,
Jaimal Yogis
www.jaimalyogis.com
Advanced Praise
“It’s the perfect read for those who love the ocean as much as their yoga mats, or for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the spiritual practice that is surfing.”
Karen Macklin, Yoga Journal
"Jaimal Yogis has done, in this terrific first book, what every artist
and writer strives to do: he has made something beautiful and
universal from the particulars of his own life. He writes well about
surfing; he writes well about Buddhism; he writes well about what it feels like to be a person; but mostly, he just writes well. Yogis’s
sentence are clean, clear, and disciplined, and his story-telling
instincts are strong, so strong that this book will surely find the
audience it deserves–among surfers, among seekers, and among those
who enjoy being swept along on a curious ride.”
Daniel Duane, author of Caught Inside: a surfer’s year on the California Coast
“Jaimal Yogis starts off as an Everyteen with two deep hungers—to learn surfing and to calm his mind—and his simple, amused, deadly serious report on how he tries to satisfy those desires may ultimately launch an entirely new breed of memoir: the coming-of-sage story. Yogis’ prose is etched yet effortless, a conversation with a friend who pretends to be naïve, but has clearly drunk up so much life experience that you trust his authority as a truth-telling more than you know. He rocked me happily for chapters as he recounted his journey from Atlantic island to California suburb to a series of beach towns (including, memorably, Brooklyn). But each time I was lulled, I always was also on edge, wondering if bigger surf may be coming. Indeed, it was: several moving, sharp-edged episodes—sets, really—that will stay vivid in my mind for a long, long time.”
Bruce Kelley, editor-in-chief, San Francisco Magazine
“…lighthearted and natural and unafraid…a beautiful coming of age story.”
Abby Gruen, New York Times contributing writer
“Saltwater Buddha is a wryly told, compelling nonfiction saga of a young
man’s apprenticeship in breaking waves and the deep, still waters of
Buddhism. A pilgrim’s progress, this attractively self-deprecating narrative
makes no grandiose claims for either the teller’s surfing or for his soul.
Still, we perceive, finally, that surfing becomes him–as does writing.
Saltwater Buddha will be rich reading for both surfers and spiritual
seekers, who are, we learn here, sometimes one and the same.”
Thomas Farber, author of The Face of the Deep
“At sixteen, Jaimal Yogis ran way on a spiritual journey of a magnitude few of us even dream of, to learn to ride the waves of the world’s oceans, and the bigger surf within his own mind. As Jaimal gains hard-won spiritual lessons with a teenager’s eagerness and a surfer’s passion, we cannot help but see our own spiritual life with fresh, beginner’s eyes. His journey started in nothingness–at least in a material sense. But it ends in deep riches of spiritual insight, human warmth and humor. The pages kept turning. I couldn’t put this book down.”
Michael Ellsberg, author of The Power of Eye Contact (HarperCollins, forthcoming)
“The quality of Yogis writing is up there with, amongst others, Daniel Duane, Allan Weisbecker, Kem Nunn, Tim Winton etc. Surfers and searchers alike will love it. Out in May 2009….reserve a copy!”
Matt Strathern, extremehorizon.blogspot.com
“A personal Odyssey in which the writer has followed his dreams and listened to the quiet whispers of his soul as if they were carried on a gentle offshore wind. It’s an inspiring and thought-provoking book which may well have you returning to it again and again.”
Tim Kevan, author of Why Lawyers Should Surf
“…heartfelt, honest and self-deprecating, enabling the reader to empathise with Yogis at every stage of his journey, whether he’s fleeing home to learn to surf in Hawaii, immersed in Buddhist ritual in a French monastery, grappling with surf Nazis in Santa Cruz or suffering for his art while aboard a commercial fishing boat…great stuff with the words ‘cult classic’ stamped all over it.”
Alex Wade, author of Surf Nation
“I’m just not in to spirituality, or so I thought. Turns out I read it in two sittings. As will you.”
Dailystoke.com
“In a time when the world seems to be ready to self destruct a little, this book brings with it a message of fun, wisdom, inner exploration and a way to find and lose yourself in the most prevalent element on the planet, water…will make a timeless addition to anyone’s collection whether you are a surfer or not.”
South West Surf Review
“Anyone who has a love of the ocean, the beach and the waves and is overwhelmingly drawn to them will truly enjoy this book!”
Rob Nixon, blogger and founding Member of the South Texas Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation
“I am not a surfer; still Jaimal openly welcomes me into his world of passion for surfing, both the actual wet, cold, hard-rock bottom of the sport and the mistiness of the analogy for life.”
Ross Anthony, Hollywood Report Card
“I have always had an interest in things Zen since reading Zen and the Art of motorcycle maintenance as a young man. Now thirty years on Jaimal Yogis has written his version, all be it from a more youthful point of view, founded in the surf of Hawaii, California and New York.”
Tony Foster, surfr.blogspot.com
“Great book to put on the book shelf between ‘i am that’ and ‘The mindless ferocity of sharks”
kiwihobo.blogspot.com
“…captures the spirit of zen in a savory broth of water metaphors.”
Jack Ricchiuto, Jackzen.com
“The author has a mind born with spiritual habits and a brain able to write prose pictorially vivid and spiritually telling. I found it a pleasure to go along on this man’s adventure.”
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You are probably aware Beryl Bender Birch (influenced by her husband, an ex world class runner) is (or used to be) really into running, and both Power Yoga and Beyond Power Yoga interweave the 2 disciplines.retreat yoga I believe BBB at one time designed the official streching workout of the NY Road Runners club, based on Ashtanga.
Great Blog. I love seeing that we all are "in the same boat".
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great blog.. true that its hard to manage two blogs. but your articles shows that you can do it. and yummy snaps:-)
Check out yogablocks.org for some good info.
I found this web site to know more about Yoga. I hope you will link it.
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One blog is hard enough...
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Hi, I have read your article, I just want to say thanks.
I will check your site every week for new articles.
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Wow! You're a woman after my own heart. I have a daily yoga blog and I'm completely cupcake obsessed. My post tonight is about how I love sitting half lotus almost as much as I love cupcakes. I did a google image search for 'yoga cupcakes' and your masthead picture came up.
I was amazed to say the least. I hope you don't mind that I borrowed the image and hotlinked it to your blog. Let me know if it's ok. Hope all is well with you. Here's my site: http://ayearofyoga.wordpress.com/
really great article. i didnt know it can be this interesting. thanks for ting it this forward
yoga beginners
Hello Cupcakes & Yoga, and fellow yogis! I'd like to take the opportunity to inform you of a great yoga retreat in Thailand It's on the island of Phuket and the scenery is amazing. So, if you want to escape the cold and take a holiday in the "Land of Smiles" then check out Yoga Thailand
I hope this blog doesn't get buried and that you start practicing again, I've enjoyed what I have read so far!
Yoga (Sanskrit, Pali: yóga) refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India. The word is associated with meditative practices in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. In Hinduism, it also refers to one of the six orthodox (astika) schools of Hindu philosophy, and to the goal toward which that school directs its practices. In Jainism it refers to the sum total of all activities—mental, verbal and physical.
Major branches of yoga in Hindu philosophy include Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Hatha Yoga. Raja Yoga, compiled in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and known simply as yoga in the context of Hindu philosophy, is part of the Samkhya tradition.[10] Many other Hindu texts discuss aspects of yoga, including Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the Shiva Samhita and various Tantras.
The Sanskrit word yoga has many meanings, and is derived from the Sanskrit root "yuj," meaning "to control," "to yoke" or "to unite."[12] Translations include "joining," "uniting," "union," "conjunction," and "means." Outside India, the term yoga is typically associated with Hatha Yoga and its asanas (postures) or as a form of exercise. Someone who practices yoga or follows the yoga philosophy is called a yogi or yogini
[url=http://www.sivanandabahamas.org/Yoga.htm] yoga[/url]
Dosha: In Ayurvedic philosophy, the five elements combine in pairs to form three dynamic forces or interactions called doshas. It is also known as the governing principles as every living things in nature is characterized by the dosha.
Ayurvedic Facial: Purportedly, a "therapeutic skin care experience" that involves the use of "dosha-specific" products and a facial massage focusing on "marma points."
Ayurvedic Nutrition (Ayurvedic Diet): Nutritional phase of Ayurveda. It involves eating according to (a) one's "body type" and (b) the "season." The alleged activity of the doshas--three "bodily humors," "dynamic forces," or "spirits that possess"--determines one's "body type." In Ayurveda, "body types" number seven, eight, or ten, and "seasons" traditionally number six. Each two-month season corresponds to a dosha; for example, the two seasons that correspond to the dosha named "Pitta" (see "Raktamoksha") constitute the period of mid-March through mid-July. But some proponents enumerate three seasons: summer (when pitta predominates), autumn, and winter (the season of kapha); or Vata season (fall and winter), Kapha season (spring), and Pitta season (summer). According to Ayurvedic theory, one should lessen one's intake of foods that increase ("aggravate") the ascendant dosha.
AYURVEDA
Yes right its very difficult. I also have a blog related to Yoga and Naturopathy Treatment. http://vivekanandneedam.blogspot.com/
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No! Don't leave! I just found your blog and I'm only now getting into Yoga. Actually, I just finished my first general Yoga blog post: http://bit.ly/9MGltt
It's been fun to follow you! Hopefully by letting go of one blog, more space will open up for practice!! Good luck on practice, life and cupcakes! :-) Thank you for what you have shared.
Lisa
Yoga Thailand
阿彌陀佛 無相佈施
不要吃五辛(葷菜，在古代宗教指的是一些食用後會影響性情、慾望的植
物，主要有五種葷菜，合稱五葷，佛家與道家所指有異。
近代則訛稱含有動物性成分的餐飲食物為「葷菜」，事實上這在古代是稱
之為腥。所謂「葷腥」即這兩類的合稱。 葷菜
維基百科，自由的百科全書
（重定向自五辛） 佛家五葷
在佛家另稱為五辛，五種辛味之菜。根據《楞嚴經》記載，佛家五葷為大
蒜、小蒜、興渠、慈蔥、茖蔥；五葷生啖增恚，使人易怒；熟食發淫，令
人多慾。[1]
《本草備要》註解云：「慈蔥，冬蔥也；茖蔥，山蔥也；興渠，西域菜，云
即中國之荽。」
興渠另說為洋蔥。) 肉 蛋 奶?!
念楞嚴經 *∞窮盡相關 消去無關 證據 時效 念阿彌陀佛往生西方極樂世界
我想製造自己的行為反作用力
不婚 不生子女 生生世世不當老師
log 二0.3010 三0.47710.48 五0.6990 七0.8451 .85
root 二1.414 1.41 三1.732 1.73五 2.236 2.24七 2.646
=>十3.16 π∈Q' 一點八1.34
Thanks for this nice comments. Well, It is a beautiful day outside, so I decided to walk to yoga class this evening. It is good for our health. I like your ideas. Keep up the Good Work...
i understand more.great to see this blog.
yoga
I love this place. I started as a complete beginner and the first time I went with a group of friends.
Yoga is great for strengthening and toning your muscles, especially Prasara yoga. It's a wonderful new style of yoga, focusing on dynamic movement. If you're interested in learning it, check out my Prasara Primer review. It covers all you need to know!
I completely understand how hard it is to keep multiple blogs going. I have a fitness blog at www.illuminategym.com/blog and I have a political blog and it's tough to get in the mind set to update both blogs consistantly, because it seems like my mind set is on one or the other. However, I just hope you are still staying consistant with pursuing your fitness goals and also centering yourself with yoga. Take care of yourself!
I think it is very hard to collaboration of yoga with cakes.As we have heard that all junk food and its related foods are strictly restricted to yoga peoples so why people mix up them.
hey, don't go yet!! I was just experiencing what you are going through, lots to do and not time for Yoga. But Yoga is essential to our physical and mental health. At least that is how i feel about it. When i don't practice my body aches and my mind is restless. But I found a way where you can combine both hectic life and Yoga. I realised i can't spare 1.5 hours a day to practice Yoga , which is my ideal time for a session. So i talked to my ego and we agreed I CAN spare 15 minutes a day for practice. So i started doing it and you wouldn't believe how much you can get in a 15 minute session. Also, once you are in it, at least that was my experience, you get carried away and you do a little more than planned. Read my experience on http://lifeintransformationuk.blogspot.com
I enjoy the peace of mind yoga brings. My anxiety has calmed drastically after constantly doing yoga.
Anyone else have this experience?
-Brian
Kulae Yoga Mats
Great article! If you are interested in yoga and want to start your own business, pick up How to Start and Maintain a Profitable Yoga business by L. Burke Files. Its a great read for those who want to get their own studio started.
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I still love yoga very much but right now, especially in these crazy times and the holidays coming
very good :) ..
It's ok, at least, the pressure is off for you know. Blogging is already a difficult thing to do. Don't make it more difficult by having different sites that are becoming a burden to you. Will check your other blog in a while.
What a combination of Cupcakes and Yoga wonderful and it is very interesting but in western countries not in Asian country, in India it is totally prohibited ..
I love yoga very much and I do it everyday...
Pain and suffering can be remove with the help of yoga with in few minutes, it is true and i have see their effects several time..
Nice post. Yoga is best for your health. I tried it many times, really amazing... It makes me feel comfortable and gives me more energy. This routine will emphasize re-aligning the body, and developing the breathing. An aligned body moves more efficiently and resists injury, while learning yogic breathing can help both newer and experienced runners develop greater aerobic capacity.I am very curious about this exercise. Nice Work...
ITs totally depends on you if you have desired so never feel hard to manage multiple thing simultaneously..
Great blog :-)
We also have a very cool yoga site, enjoy.
great cake, mmmm yummy nice blog :) Good Luck
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I love the title and theme of this blog! I hope you are able to keep it going.
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