Yoga For the Planet
Thursday, September 25th, 2008 by Michelle Trantina
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This is a fantastic workshop - I really recommend it. Great info, looks at the issues we face from so many angles and and ties everything together so well. If you are in Vancouver, B.C. go check it out this weekend, definitely worth the time.
Yoga For Our Planet
A Risk We Should Not Be Taking
Saturday, September 27th, 1-4pm
At the Semperviva City Centre Yoga Studio
#100 - 1985 West Broadway, Vancouver, B.C.
Fee: $12 - Net Proceeds go to the David Suzuki Foundation
What is really going on with our environment? What do the scientists say is happening versus what the media and our politicians say? Is there a real problem or not? Should we be doing something about it or not? What kind of a world are we creating for our children? If we should be doing something for their sake, what should we do? Ancient Yoga traditions have many teaching on how we can live in balance with our environment. These traditions can be applied to the environmental challenge facing us today.
Come hear Bernie Clark present the current scientific understanding of Global Climate Change and hear how our Yoga practice can help us make a big difference in what is happening to our planet. Learn the 3 Big Easy things you can do to make this difference! This presentation will be of interest to anyone, yogi or not, who is living on our planet, so bring a friend (or two… or more!)
Bernie Clark, in addition to being a Yoga teacher, is also an Executive Vice-President of Canada’s oldest and largest space company. He has a bachelor of science degree from the University of Waterloo and has decades of experience in the field of remote sensing, a discipline that monitors changes on the earth from air and space.
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Yoga Inc: Documentary presented on the Knowledge Network
Friday, June 6th, 2008 by MyYogaOnline
KNOWLEDGE NETWORK MEDITATES ON THE BUSINESS OF YOGA
Yoga, Inc. Premieres Monday, June 23 at 9 p.m.
Knowledge Network would like to bring your attention to a unique documentary on the world of yoga. Today yoga is making some people very rich. Commercialization, legal wrangling and fierce competition now swamp the industry. Premiering on Knowledge Network on Monday, June 23 at 9 p.m., Yoga, Inc. is an entertaining documentary that explores the question; can yoga survive the war between the sacred and the profane with its good karma intact?
Yoga, Inc. is an original, irreverent portrait of power, greed and the search for enlightenment. Who controls yoga? How long before the Yoga Olympics are a reality? Does yoga need a code of ethics (the Karma Police)? And can yoga’s fundamental goal of spiritual enlightenment survive our fervor for a quick buck and a firm butt? In a search for answers, Yoga, Inc. provides a colorful snapshot of Spiritualism and Capitalism colliding head on.
Knowledge Network thanks you for your support in informing others about our broadcast of Yoga, Inc. We hope you enjoy the program!
Please check your local TV listings for Knowledge Network.
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Water Conservation
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008 by Michelle Trantina
When temperatures get warmer, people have a tendency to increase their water consumption for activities such as watering lawns and gardens and washing the car. Making an effort to break any water-wasting habits now will pay off in the summer. And it’s easier to reduce your water consumption than you may think.
There is reason for people to reduce the amount of water we use. According to environmentalindicators.com, overall water use in North America has increased by more than 25% since 1980. In fact, daily average for water use is 335L, which could be hugely reduced.
The good news is that there are loads of ways to save water. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Run water only when necessary
• Do not run water while shaving, brushing teeth, or scrubbing your hands or dishes
• Lower the temperature of drinking water by keeping it in the refrigerator rather than running the tap
• Thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator overnight rather than using water READ MORE
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Green Eating Choices
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008 by Michelle Trantina
It is easy to derive pleasure from a delicious meal; however, it is also easy to forget about the environmental consequences of our food choices. Commercial agriculture, for example, contributes to air and water pollution, as well as habitat degradation. Furthermore, the use of pesticides and antibiotics in large-scale farming operations produces diseases and pests that are hard to control.
Considering that everyone eats, smart food choices can go a long way towards helping the environment. Here are some ways to put together environmentally-friendly meals.
Buy Local Groceries
It takes less fuel to transport locally grown or produced fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, and dairy products than it does to transport foods over long distances. As such, less pollution is produced and less fuel is used to transport local food products.
Make Smart Fish Choices
Fish populations and the health of aquatic ecosystems are at risk from overfishing, bycatch (organisms that are inadvertently killed as a result of fishing practices), and the wastes produced by fish farms. Programs such as Vancouver B.C.’s Ocean Wise Program helps locals choose sustainable fish options. This Program was launched in 2005 by the Vancouver Aquarium to work with restaurants and markets to help them buy ocean-friendly fish. The program is also intended to help consumers purchase sustainably-harvested fish and to avoid fish on the endangered list.
Try Going Meatless
Beef, pork, and poultry production uses more resources and causes more pollution than other types of agriculture. As such, even an occasional vegetarian meal helps the environment. Vegetarian alternatives include veggie hot dogs, veggie burgers, beans, and tofu, among others. Most vegetarian foods are tasty and nutritious. When using meat, it is best to purchase products that are organically grown, raised without antibiotics, locally-produced and freerange.
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Red Dot Program. Say No to Junk Mail.
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 by Michelle Trantina
Choose to reduce paper waste and clutter by saying NO to Junk Mail through Canada Post’s eco-friendly Consumer Choice option. Canada Post will honor your request to say no to unaddressed advertising materials.
We are fortunate to live in abundance where many of us have TOO MUCH STUFF! And to keep us buying more stuff, we are inundated with $19 Billion worth of advertising each year.
Much of this advertising is wasteful and irrelevant. Print advertising has a huge environmental footprint and often produces only a 1-2% uptake on the offer.
The good news is we can all say NO! And our collective voices will encourage advertisers to re-evaluate their current marketing strategies and transition into more effective customer-centric community-based initiatives.
Canada Post uses red dots to flag households that have said NO to Junk Mail. The Red Dot Campaign reminds you of your choice to say “NO” to unwanted advertising.
Our collective voice urges advertisers to be mindful of their use of paper in print advertising.
The intention of the Red Dot Campaign is to urge advertisers to re-allocate their advertising investments into socially responsible initiatives.
Launching this successful social marketing campaign proves our point. We are counting on your help to spread the word and make this Red Dot Campaign a success!
Encouraging your friends to exercise their choice to refuse junk mail!
Quoting a Canada Post Jan. 2007 press release,
“Canada Post respects the wishes of consumers who indicate through a self-produced note on their mailbox or mail receptacle, that they do not wish to receive unaddressed material.”
A great campaign to get rid of junkmail and all the unnecessary waste and pollution that comes along with it. If you do not live in Canada look for or encourage a system like this one in your area.
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Sleeping Green
Thursday, January 10th, 2008 by Michelle Trantina
Get a better nights sleep knowing that your efforts are greening the world. Many adults sleep at least six hours per day. People rarely stop to think about the environmental hazards lurking in the majority of bedrooms. This green tip examines ways to green your bed and your sleeping conditions.
The Bed Frame
· What is your bed frame made from?
· The chemicals that bind the fibres of pressed wood products together outgas urea-formaldehyde (contributes to poor indoor air quality)
· A green bet is solid wood, especially if that wood is sustainably harvested
1 Canwood Furniture is a BC company that manufactures furniture made from sustainably harvested wood (Sears and The Brick carry their products)
The Finish
o Conventional paints and wood finishes typically contain petrochemicals, solvents, preservatives, and heavy metals.
o It is best to use environmentally-friendly READ MORE….
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Official Day of Action on Climate Change December 8
Friday, December 7th, 2007 by Michelle Trantina
Tomorrow (Saturday, December 8, 2007) is the Official Day of Action on Climate Change and events and demonstrations to support action on climate change will be taking place all day across the world. These have been planned to coincide with the UN Climate Talks in Bali.
For more information check out:
http://www.globalclimatecampaign.org/
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Standby Power
Friday, December 7th, 2007 by Michelle Trantina
Call it what you will: phantom load, idle current, vampire power, wall wart; they’re all euphemisms for the way devices use and waste electricity when they aren’t even on, and they’re everywhere.
Researchers estimate that phantom loads (standby power) account for 2-8% of total household energy. If you’d like to find out which appliances/electronics in your home attract the largest load, devices like the Kill A WATT and WATTSON will do the trick. The best action you can take is to start eliminating unnecessary power use in your home today by following these tips:
1) Purchase a “Smart” Power Strip (available in Canada & US for about $40) that automatically cuts the power when your devices are turned off. Alternatively, you can buy a remote control outlet system such as LaCrosse RS-204 (the same price) which comes with two outlet receivers and a remote. Place the receivers in the wall outlet, plug a regular power strip into that and you have remote control over all the devices (+ their phantom loads) on that strip. The Mini Power Minder has the smarts to shut off your computer’s peripherals when the computer itself is shut down.
2) When buying new items, be sure to buy MORE….
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Green Living - World Car Free Day - September 22nd
Saturday, September 22nd, 2007 by Michelle Trantina
September 22nd is annual world car-free day. Every September 22, people from around the world get together in the streets, intersections and neighborhood blocks to remind the world that we don’t have to accept our car-dominated society. It’s a perfect day for us to imagine what our cities might look like, feel like and sound like without cars.
1) Walk -there are many benefits to be gained from walking. These can include more energy,
deeper and more satisfying sleep, stronger leg muscles, more low impact than running, lower body fat, higher metabolic rate, and reduced stress. It is also a great opportunity to share conversation with friends and family and breathe the fresh air.
2) Bike- In addition to the many health benefits, cycling has a lower cost per mile than any other form of transportation (except walking), both for society and for the user. When the cost of travel is calculated into the speed equation, a bicycle ends up being faster than an automobile under most conditions. Further, the impact of cycling on other living creatures and on the ecological balance is small. A bicycle uses only a tiny amount of oil. The amount of steel and other materials in its construction is less than two percent of that found in a small car. A bicycle burns no fossil fuels: a bike that replaces an automobile for all travel is equal to the planting of 170 trees. Check out bike routes in your area!
3)Take public transit - A study commissioned by the Canadian federal government shows it would cost Canadians 50 percent more to meet new travel demands by car than it would by public transit. Taking public transportation is cheaper than paying for gas. Also, it is safer and much less stressful than driving (think traffic, construction etc.). It’s also an opportunity to meet someone new.
4) Stay at home – Postpone all the errands that you “have to do” until the next day and spend some quality time with those most important to you.
5) Be Creative- Don’t be afraid to try something new- rollerblade, skateboard or take a pogo stick! (if you choose to be adventurous remember to wear a helmet).
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Global Mala Project - 108 Minutes of Yoga
Monday, September 17th, 2007 by Michelle Trantina
On September 21st - 23rd, more then 35 countries, hundreds of yoga studios and thousands of yoga practitioners worldwide will gather as a part of the Global Mala Project.
The global collective, from Hong Kong to Tel Aviv, London to Cape Town, Sydney to the hub event in Los Angeles will form a “mala around the earth”. Join this worldwide community with fundraising celebrations to raise awareness and funds for some of the most essential issues of our times. Breathe the change you want to envision in the world!
Global Mala will unite the global yoga community from every continent, school or approach to form a “mala around the earth” through collective practices based upon the sacred cycle of 108 on Sept. 21st and 22nd, Fall Equinox as the yoga world’s offering to further the UN International Peace Day.
The largest unified worldwide yoga event, dedicated to positive change, in the history of the planet. Fundraising celebrations will consist of meditation, yoga, music and dance, with paradigm shifting speakers, workshops and educational programs. Yoga centers and like minded organizations will experience the power of collective consciousness by creating a Peace Wave around the world.
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