Amy V. Dewhurst

2 months ago | layoga.com | Amy V. Dewhurst

Michael: Growing up as an athlete, and playing tennis at the professional level, I felt invincible! That changed when I was diagnosed with cancer at age 24. While recovering and trying to rebuild my immune system, I learned how important it is to fuel your body with a whole food diet. My Your Super co-founder Kristel, would share her homemade mixes of superfood powders. While taking them, I felt more energized, happier, and increasingly more aware.

Jul 13, 2024 | layoga.com | Amy V. Dewhurst

Matarani Ki Jai…!Amma the Hugging SaintSri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, known affectionately known as “Amma,” is a world-renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian. Throughout her life, she has embraced more than 40 million people worldwide, sometimes sitting nearly 24 hours to do so. Amma’s humanitarian organization, Embracing the World, is an NGO with consultative status with the United Nations’ Economic Social Council, providing compassionate service to those in need around the world.

Apr 25, 2024 | layoga.com | Amy V. Dewhurst

Musician Duane Betts On His Wild and Precious LifeIt was an unassuming Tuesday Night in December. A 70-something at the will call window shrieks, “Oh darlin’ I had ta try, my girlfriends and I used ta see ‘em at the armory down the road for 50 cents.”A hipster at the merch table loads up on holiday gifts. “Flight was delayed in Charlotte. Thought I’d have to drive down. Why?

Sep 15, 2023 | layoga.com | Amy V. Dewhurst

The singer shouted to the heavens, “My Lord, My Lord, My Lord, show me all the things I need to know.” The crowd called out in response, “My Lord, My Lord, My Lord, take me to the place I need go….” And although many hundreds testified that the spirit had moved them that night, this revival didn’t take place at a Gospel Church, during Sunday worship. No, it was a different kind of congregation. One of all origins, ages, abilities, colors, genders, sizes, shapes, religions, and creeds.

Aug 30, 2023 | layoga.com | Amy V. Dewhurst

The Library of Wisdom and CompassionThe Venerable Thubten Chodron is a pioneering American Buddhist nun, and founder of Sravasti Abbey. She has been working on The Library of Wisdom and Compassion book series with His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama of Tibet now available through Wisdom Publications. LA YOGA was lucky to get an early look at this extraordinary series, and an audience with the beloved Bodhisattva behind it. Cheryl Greene grew up outside of Los Angeles, during the Vietnam War.