While reading one of my favorite yoga blogs during lunch, I discovered there is a mudra (hand position) that's supposed to nourish the spine and help with back pain. I'm not big into mudras myself, but as I'm up for just about anything that will help my back, I think I'll try out this back mudra.

I went to the Diwali festival at the Sri Sai Baba Temple Friday night. Before I went I did a little research on Diwali. Apparently this festival of lights is the most popular festival in India. The festival honors the homecoming and coronation of Rama. Also, Lakshmi, the goddess of good fortune and wealth, is said to bring good fortune on the ( Read more... )