Farah
Farah Moolji Nazarali, Founder
Farah Moolji Nazarali is a Yoga Instructor and Founder of Drishti Point and The Smiling Yogi. Farah began to practice yoga after completing her Graduate Studies, and believes in the tremendous power of yoga to restore health and vitality, to connect us with our true nature, and to help bring more balance, peace and harmony to our world. In September 2008, Farah had the good fortune of meeting her Guru- Paramhans Swami Maheshwarandanda and is a dedicated student of his teachings and the ‘Yoga in Daily Life’ system.
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Farah on Thursday, May 10th 2012
In support of the wonderful work of Yoga Outreach, Drishti Point has recorded a short series of interview with Teachers who will be offering workshops as part of the 2012 Yoga Outreach Retreat.
Interview with James Fairbanks.
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Interview with Nomi Lyonns.
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Interview with Sharon Abbondanza.
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In support of the wonderful work of Yoga Outreach, Drishti Point has recorded a short series of interview with Teachers who will be offering workshops as part of the 2012 Yoga Outreach Retreat. Interview with James Fairbanks. Interview with Nomi Lyonns. . Interview with Sharon Abbondanza.
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Farah on Friday, May 4th 2012
Listen to a fabulous interview with author and Life Coach, Colin Hillstrom. This interview explores how the wisdom of yoga can be used to enhance and improve professional relationships. Discover diverse and models for nurturing cooperation and optimal self-expression in organizations. Learn how to apply the three gunas (toxic, ambitious, and harmonious) to develop positive team dynamics.
Listen to a fabulous interview with author and Life Coach, Colin Hillstrom. This interview explores how the wisdom of yoga can be used to enhance and improve professional relationships. Discover diverse and models for nurturing cooperation and optimal self-expression in organizations. Learn how to apply the three gunas (toxic, ambitious, and harmonious) to develop positive [...]
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Farah on Tuesday, April 17th 2012
Listen to a Drishti Point interview with Chetana Panwar, co-founder of Anand Prakash ashram in Rishikesh, India on the topic of Women, Motherhood and Yoga. Chetana’s experience as a mother and teacher of Yoga, meditation, Yogic philosophy and methodology allow her to dip into the depths of the ancient Yoga Sutras. She provides an understanding of how we can take ‘yoga off of the mat’ using these teachings in today’s world. She gives insight and suggestions for women, mothers and all following a path of mindfulness about how to balance effort and allowing in our day to day lives and asks the thought provoking question, “Is this enough?”
Listen to a Drishti Point interview with Chetana Panwar, co-founder of Anand Prakash ashram in Rishikesh, India on the topic of Women, Motherhood and Yoga. Chetana’s experience as a mother and teacher of Yoga, meditation, Yogic philosophy and methodology allow her to dip into the depths of the ancient Yoga Sutras. She provides an understanding [...]
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Farah on Monday, April 16th 2012
Listen to a Drishti Point interview with co-Directors of the White Lotus Yoga Retreat Center, Ganga White and Tracey Rich who have developed a contemporary and evolutionary approach to yoga. Ganga and Tracey, long-time practitioners of yoga, share their views on how to practice yoga safely, developing meditative awareness in all aspects of our lives, and how an evolutionary approach to yoga can bring about deep transformation, awakening an intelligence that is able to meet the accelerating challenges of the 21 Century.
Ganga and Tracey will be in BC teaching the Annual South Okanagan Yoga Retreat June 8-10, 2012. For more information, visit www.soyayoga.com/tracey_ganga.html
Listen to a Drishti Point interview with co-Directors of the White Lotus Yoga Retreat Center, Ganga White and Tracey Rich who have developed a contemporary and evolutionary approach to yoga. Ganga and Tracey, long-time practitioners of yoga, share their views on how to practice yoga safely, developing meditative awareness in all aspects of our lives, [...]
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Farah on Friday, April 13th 2012
Listen to the latest Drishti Point interview with Lama Marut on the Ashtavakra Gita. This advanced and under-studied text contains radical teachings not only on achieving liberation in this lifetime, but finding liberation in this very moment. Lama Marut’s translation and teaching of the Ashtavakra Gita bring this profound wisdom alive and accessible. For more information on the On-Line Teachings on the Ashtavakra Gita with Lama Marut, visit www.lamamurut.org.
Listen to the latest Drishti Point interview with Lama Marut on the Ashtavakra Gita. This advanced and under-studied text contains radical teachings not only on achieving liberation in this lifetime, but finding liberation in this very moment. Lama Marut’s translation and teaching of the Ashtavakra Gita bring this profound wisdom alive and accessible. For more [...]
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Farah on Tuesday, April 10th 2012
Listen to a Dristhi Point interview with Dr. Richard Moss, an internationally respected leader in the field of conscious living and inner transformation. Speaking about his book Inside-Out Healing, Transforming Your Life Through the Power of Presence, he offers wisdom of how we can heal ourselves, whatever our situation, through present moment awareness.
Listen to a Dristhi Point interview with Dr. Richard Moss, an internationally respected leader in the field of conscious living and inner transformation. Speaking about his book Inside-Out Healing, Transforming Your Life Through the Power of Presence, he offers wisdom of how we can heal ourselves, whatever our situation, through present moment awareness.
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Farah on Thursday, March 29th 2012
Listen to a Drishti Point podcast with Anatomist, Fascia Expert, and Somanaut, Gil Hedley. Over last two decades, Gil has dedicated his life to an exploration of the ‘inner-space’ of the body. Through his work, Gil sheds the shackles of conventions and science, and gives the human form new dimensions. “If we care to see it, we find that we were never cast out of the biblical Garden of Eden, instead, the garden is within us.” Opening the human form like petals of a flower, layer by layer, with Gil’s skilful and respectful scalpel, one can fathom that we are “nothing more and nothing less but undulating waves of life shining” though nature within and around us.
This is a fascinating interview about the human form and its Divine nature. Special thanks to Drishti Point Guest Host Lidija Martinovic-Rekert.
Listen to a Drishti Point podcast with Anatomist, Fascia Expert, and Somanaut, Gil Hedley. Over last two decades, Gil has dedicated his life to an exploration of the ‘inner-space’ of the body. Through his work, Gil sheds the shackles of conventions and science, and gives the human form new dimensions. “If we care to see [...]
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Farah on Tuesday, March 27th 2012
Listen to a Dristhi Point interview with two beloved Vancouver teachers. Hari Singh Khalsa and Ash Begdali offer a beautiful discussion on the yogic use of gongs and singing bowls. In these two enthralling interviews, we delve into the sounds currents of gongs and singing bowls to discover the tranquility and bliss waiting to be found upon their resonant waves.
Listen to a Dristhi Point interview with two beloved Vancouver teachers. Hari Singh Khalsa and Ash Begdali offer a beautiful discussion on the yogic use of gongs and singing bowls. In these two enthralling interviews, we delve into the sounds currents of gongs and singing bowls to discover the tranquility and bliss waiting to be [...]
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Farah on Tuesday, March 13th 2012
Listen to a Drishti Point interview with Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda about Guru Tattva. In this beautiful and inspiring interview, Swamiji speaks about Guru Tattva- the unchangeable, eternal, everlasting principle that leads us from the darkness of ignorance to the truth of the Light through Satsang, through the guidance of one who has reached higher consciousness, and through the practice of yoga.
Whatever we are doing, we should be aware that the aim of my life is to realize this Guru Tattva within.
If you like this interview, you can find more interviews with Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda here: http://drishtipoint.ca/hh-swamij-interviews/
Visit SwamijiTV for live webcasts and Satsangs.
Listen to a Drishti Point interview with Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda about Guru Tattva. In this beautiful and inspiring interview, Swamiji speaks about Guru Tattva- the unchangeable, eternal, everlasting principle that leads us from the darkness of ignorance to the truth of the Light through Satsang, through the guidance of one who has reached higher consciousness, [...]
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Farah on Tuesday, March 6th 2012
Listen to a Drishti Point special podcast with Kirtan duo Shantala and Bansuri Flutist Steve Gorn. In this interview Heather and Benjy of Shantala and Steve Gorn speak about the yoga of sound, music, and devotion. Heather, Benjy, and Steve share their favorite mantras, stories from their personal lives, and the immense gratitude they have for the kindness, generosity and love of their gurus and teachers.
Listen to a Drishti Point special podcast with Kirtan duo Shantala and Bansuri Flutist Steve Gorn. In this interview Heather and Benjy of Shantala and Steve Gorn speak about the yoga of sound, music, and devotion. Heather, Benjy, and Steve share their favorite mantras, stories from their personal lives, and the immense gratitude they have [...]
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Farah on Tuesday, March 6th 2012
Listen to a Dristhti Point interview with Tomas Hicks about Ahimsa or non-violence. This is the first interview in our 2012 series on the Yamas and Niyamas of Patanjalis’ Yoga Sutras. Tomas is a dedicated student of the Yoga Sutras and finds inspiration from Martin Luther King Jr., Thich Nhat Hahn, Vimala Thakar, and Babi Hari Dass. This is a wonderful interview about one of the most beautiful principles in yoga.
Listen to a Dristhti Point interview with Tomas Hicks about Ahimsa or non-violence. This is the first interview in our 2012 series on the Yamas and Niyamas of Patanjalis’ Yoga Sutras. Tomas is a dedicated student of the Yoga Sutras and finds inspiration from Martin Luther King Jr., Thich Nhat Hahn, Vimala Thakar, and Babi [...]
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Farah on Monday, March 5th 2012
Listen to a Drishti Point interview with the author of Poser: My Life in 23 Yoga Poses, Claire Dederer. In this book Claire skillfully weaves together the journeys of raising a family and of a yoga practice. She describes the process of writing the book and how yoga has helped her move from a need to be ‘good’ to a place of being ‘real’.
Listen to a Drishti Point interview with the author of Poser: My Life in 23 Yoga Poses, Claire Dederer. In this book Claire skillfully weaves together the journeys of raising a family and of a yoga practice. She describes the process of writing the book and how yoga has helped her move from a need [...]
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Farah on Friday, March 2nd 2012
Listen to a Drishti Point exclusive with Naturopathic Doctor, Kundalini Yoga Teacher and Best Selling Author Sat Dharam Kaur . In this interview, Sat Dharam Kaur speaks about the habitual nature of addiction and the yogic path to addiction recovery. Sat Dharam describes and shares many valuable techniques for growing beyond the pain of addiction and emphasizes Yogi Bajan’s kundalini yoga kriyas for breaking habitual tendencies.
Listen to a Drishti Point exclusive with Naturopathic Doctor, Kundalini Yoga Teacher and Best Selling Author Sat Dharam Kaur . In this interview, Sat Dharam Kaur speaks about the habitual nature of addiction and the yogic path to addiction recovery. Sat Dharam describes and shares many valuable techniques for growing beyond the pain of addiction [...]
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Farah on Thursday, March 1st 2012
Listen to an interview with Urban Ink Artistic Director Diane Roberts. Diane speaks about the Arrivals Project which uses theater to explore issues of ancestry and heritage, and her most recent production Confessions of the Other Woman.
Listen to an interview with Urban Ink Artistic Director Diane Roberts. Diane speaks about the Arrivals Project which uses theater to explore issues of ancestry and heritage, and her most recent production Confessions of the Other Woman.
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Farah on Monday, February 20th 2012
Listen to an inspiring Drishti Point interview with yoga activist, Seane Corn, founder of Off the Mat and Into the World. Seane is an internationally recognized and respected yoga teacher and her global seva work is a beautiful example of love in action.
Listen to an inspiring Drishti Point interview with yoga activist, Seane Corn, founder of Off the Mat and Into the World. Seane is an internationally recognized and respected yoga teacher and her global seva work is a beautiful example of love in action.
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Farah on Saturday, February 18th 2012
Listen to a Drishti Point interview with Michael D’Alton. In this interview, Michael tells the fascinating story of how he healed with Bio-Energy Healing. Take a journey through the chakra system and listen to Michael talk about how the root cause of disease is a blocked energy system. By looking at our own thoughts, beliefs and emotions, we gain insight into why our body is expressing a state of health or dis-ease.
If you liked this interview, please also listen to our interview with Anodea Judith!
Listen to a Drishti Point interview with Michael D’Alton. In this interview, Michael tells the fascinating story of how he healed with Bio-Energy Healing. Take a journey through the chakra system and listen to Michael talk about how the root cause of disease is a blocked energy system. By looking at our own thoughts, beliefs [...]
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Farah on Tuesday, February 14th 2012
Listen to a special Drishti Point podcast with Chuck Damov, celebrating Valentine’s Day. This interview is about true love and the Four Universals, or the Four Immeasurables: loving-kindness (metta), compassion (karuna), rejoicing (mudita), and equanimity (upekha) and the expression of these in the Unitarian Universalist tradition.
This is a beautiful and inspiring interview about the greatest of all loves that can blossom within the human heart.
Listen to a special Drishti Point podcast with Chuck Damov, celebrating Valentine’s Day. This interview is about true love and the Four Universals, or the Four Immeasurables: loving-kindness (metta), compassion (karuna), rejoicing (mudita), and equanimity (upekha) and the expression of these in the Unitarian Universalist tradition. This is a beautiful and inspiring interview about the [...]
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Farah on Wednesday, February 8th 2012
Listen to the latest Drishti Point interview with Michael Stone about integrating western psychological perspectives with yoga and vice versa. He comments on what these two perspectives can offer each other as well as how students and teachers of yoga can benefit from having an awareness of western psychological theory. Michael is a psychotherapist, yoga teacher, Buddhist teacher, author, activist, and founder of Centre of Gravity.
Listen to the latest Drishti Point interview with Michael Stone about integrating western psychological perspectives with yoga and vice versa. He comments on what these two perspectives can offer each other as well as how students and teachers of yoga can benefit from having an awareness of western psychological theory. Michael is a psychotherapist, yoga [...]
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Farah on Tuesday, February 7th 2012
Listen to a special podcast with Sarina Auriel, cancer survivor and thriver, speaking about how yoga was part of her journey towards healing. Sarina was recently awarded the Thrive Alive Winds of Change Humanitarian Award for her selfless service and dedication to improving the lives of people diagnosed with cancer.
For cancer patients, please also visit the Thrive Alive Foundation website, www.thrivealive.ca.
Listen to a special podcast with Sarina Auriel, cancer survivor and thriver, speaking about how yoga was part of her journey towards healing. Sarina was recently awarded the Thrive Alive Winds of Change Humanitarian Award for her selfless service and dedication to improving the lives of people diagnosed with cancer. For cancer patients, please also [...]
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Farah on Monday, January 23rd 2012
Listen to a Drishti Point interview with Glynnis Osher of the Mystic Masala. Glynnis speaks about the joy of incorporating yoga sadhana into everything we do in life, including our approach to food. Preparing, eating, and digesting food is a sacred experience when done with mindfulness and self-love. Learn some simple and effective Ayurvedic tips for improving digestion and warding off food cravings.
Listen to a Drishti Point interview with Glynnis Osher of the Mystic Masala. Glynnis speaks about the joy of incorporating yoga sadhana into everything we do in life, including our approach to food. Preparing, eating, and digesting food is a sacred experience when done with mindfulness and self-love. Learn some simple and effective Ayurvedic tips [...]
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Farah on Friday, January 6th 2012
Listen to the lastest Drishti Point interview with Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, founder of Yoga in Daily Life. In this beautiful interview, Swami Maheshwarananda speaks about the yogic practices that open the heart; prayer, bhajans, kirtan, and mantra.
Visit SwamijiTV for live webcasts and Satsangs.
Listen to the lastest Drishti Point interview with Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, founder of Yoga in Daily Life. In this beautiful interview, Swami Maheshwarananda speaks about the yogic practices that open the heart; prayer, bhajans, kirtan, and mantra. Visit SwamijiTV for live webcasts and Satsangs.
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Farah on Friday, January 6th 2012
Listen to an interview with Judith Hanson Lasater about the practice of Restorative Yoga. Judith recounts her personal story of using restorative yoga poses after a personal tragedy and the importance of rest and relaxation. This is a wonderful interview from a long-time yoga practitioner, devoted teacher, and author of 8 books on yoga.
Listen to an interview with Judith Hanson Lasater about the practice of Restorative Yoga. Judith recounts her personal story of using restorative yoga poses after a personal tragedy and the importance of rest and relaxation. This is a wonderful interview from a long-time yoga practitioner, devoted teacher, and author of 8 books on yoga.
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Farah on Thursday, January 5th 2012
Listen to an interview with Sarah Powers, co-Founder of the Insight Yoga Institute. In this interview, Sarah speaks about the unique inter-disciplinary approach of Insight Yoga that blends the insights and practices of yoga with Buddhist mindfulness and meditation.
Listen to an interview with Sarah Powers, co-Founder of the Insight Yoga Institute. In this interview, Sarah speaks about the unique inter-disciplinary approach of Insight Yoga that blends the insights and practices of yoga with Buddhist mindfulness and meditation.
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Farah on Monday, December 5th 2011
Listen to a beautiful interview with Venerable Zasep Rinpoche about the practice of Mindfulness. With the simplicity and clarity of a Master, Rinpoche speaks about how the practice of Mindfulness can heal us physically, and transform our mental suffering.
Venerable Zasep Rinpoche is the Spiritual Director of the Zuruling Tibetan Buddhist Center in Vancouver, and dozens of Buddhist Meditation Centers across North America.
Listen to a beautiful interview with Venerable Zasep Rinpoche about the practice of Mindfulness. With the simplicity and clarity of a Master, Rinpoche speaks about how the practice of Mindfulness can heal us physically, and transform our mental suffering. Venerable Zasep Rinpoche is the Spiritual Director of the Zuruling Tibetan Buddhist Center in Vancouver, and [...]
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Farah on Monday, November 21st 2011
Listen to the third Drishti Point interview on our series on Spiritual Partnerships. In this interview, Sherri Kajiwara speaks about the wisdom of the Kadampas (Tibetan Yogis) who were renowned for their unconventional conduct that appeared ‘crazy’ but upon deeper inquiry revealed a profound wisdom.
Listen to the third Drishti Point interview on our series on Spiritual Partnerships. In this interview, Sherri Kajiwara speaks about the wisdom of the Kadampas (Tibetan Yogis) who were renowned for their unconventional conduct that appeared ‘crazy’ but upon deeper inquiry revealed a profound wisdom.
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Farah on Monday, October 17th 2011
Listen to an interview with Sherri Kajiwara about how to create a Spiritual Partnership. In this interview, Sherri speaks about how to understand and use the principles of karma to cultivate and enhance loving partnerships.
And, how to use the principle of Third Party Perfect- to perfect virtue of giving in all our relationships (even in those with strangers) as a way to overcome our emotional triggers that are obstacles to true intimacy and a loving relationship.
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Farah on Thursday, October 13th 2011
Nash: The Documentary is a great film about basketball mega-star Steve Nash. Featuring interviews with basketball stars, Hollywood personalities, and US President Barak Obama, the film highlights the trials and tribulations of his success, as well as his modesty and integrity.
You don’t have to be a sports fan to enjoy this film which showcases Nash’s perserverance and determination, his sincercity, his creativity and his commitment to using his fame and status to contribute to meaningful change in the world.
For more information or to see a Trailer, http://filmguide.viff.org/tixSYS/2011/xslguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=3509
Nash: The Documentary is a great film about basketball mega-star Steve Nash. Featuring interviews with basketball stars, Hollywood personalities, and US President Barak Obama, the film highlights the trials and tribulations of his success, as well as his modesty and integrity. You don’t have to be a sports fan to enjoy this film which showcases [...]
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Farah on Thursday, October 13th 2011
This is a brilliant musical documentary for all classical music fans. Director Bertrand Normand follows Valery Gergiev and the Mariinksy Theatre of St. Petersburg as they perform Tchaikovsky’s six symphonies on a European tour.
This film captures Gergiev’s brilliance as a Master in interpreting Tchaikovsky’s music and the musicians who have dedicated their lives to perfecting their music.
Highly recommended!
This is a brilliant musical documentary for all classical music fans. Director Bertrand Normand follows Valery Gergiev and the Mariinksy Theatre of St. Petersburg as they perform Tchaikovsky’s six symphonies on a European tour. This film captures Gergiev’s brilliance as a Master in interpreting Tchaikovsky’s music and the musicians who have dedicated their lives to [...]
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Farah on Thursday, October 13th 2011
This inspiring and uplifting film documents the life and music of Harry Belafonte illustrating his deep commitment to human rights and social and economic justice.
This is a beautiful film that illustrates how art and artists can be a powerful force in the efforts that contribute to a world based on equality, justice, and peace.
Highly recommended!
For more information, visit: http://filmguide.viff.org/tixSYS/2011/xslguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=0211
This inspiring and uplifting film documents the life and music of Harry Belafonte illustrating his deep commitment to human rights and social and economic justice. This is a beautiful film that illustrates how art and artists can be a powerful force in the efforts that contribute to a world based on equality, justice, and peace. [...]
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Farah on Saturday, October 8th 2011
Listen to a special Drishti Point podcast on Navratri with Pandit Premayaji of the MahaLakhmi Temple.
In this beautiful interview, Premayaji speaks about the three aspects of the Divine Mother (Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati), the positive power of worship and devotion, and the story of Chamundi Devi whose divine power helps to restore health and harmony on Earth.
The recitation of the Chamundi Mahamantra is said to give us power over our inner demons (kama, kroda, loba, moha, and mada), and to generate the qualities of balance, forgiveness,
and faith.
Listen to a special Drishti Point podcast on Navratri with Pandit Premayaji of the MahaLakhmi Temple. In this beautiful interview, Premayaji speaks about the three aspects of the Divine Mother (Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati), the positive power of worship and devotion, and the story of Chamundi Devi whose divine power helps to restore health and [...]
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Farah on Thursday, October 6th 2011
Granito:How to Nail a Dictator is a powerful documentary about the Genocide in Guatemala in the 1980′s and the use of filmmaking in documenting the tragedy. Using outtakes from her previous documentary When The Mountains Tremble, Director Pamela Yates documents her role as a filmmaker in the Guatemalan Genocide case investigated by the Spanish courts. This is a remarkable documentary about how filmmaking can be a tool in human rights activism.
The film is also a love letter to the current generation of Guatemalans who are continuing the struggle towards justice and truth in Guatemala.
For more information, film show times, and to watch a Trailer, http://filmguide.viff.org/tixSYS/2011/xslguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=0268
Granito:How to Nail a Dictator is a powerful documentary about the Genocide in Guatemala in the 1980′s and the use of filmmaking in documenting the tragedy. Using outtakes from her previous documentary When The Mountains Tremble, Director Pamela Yates documents her role as a filmmaker in the Guatemalan Genocide case investigated by the Spanish courts. [...]
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Farah on Thursday, October 6th 2011
Listen to a Drishti Point interview with Todd Caldecott, a Medicinal Herbalist, Ayurvedic practitioner, and author of Food as Medicine. In this interview, Todd speaks about how to understand the energetics that underline the science of Ayurveda, the three pillars that create good health, and how to use food to create vibrant health and well-being.
Listen to a Drishti Point interview with Todd Caldecott, a Medicinal Herbalist, Ayurvedic practitioner, and author of Food as Medicine. In this interview, Todd speaks about how to understand the energetics that underline the science of Ayurveda, the three pillars that create good health, and how to use food to create vibrant health and well-being.
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Farah on Thursday, October 6th 2011
Director David’s York documentary provides insight into the often vilified and misunderstood eco-activist Ludwig Wiebo. This intimate film portrays Wiebo as a complex character- charismatic, gentle, incredibly intelligent, and fundamentally Christian.
York and his film crew capture the complicated nature of Wiebo’s War that pits him and his family and community against the Alberta Oil and Gas industry, with tragic results.
For more information or to view a Trailer, visit: http://filmguide.viff.org/tixSYS/2011/xslguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=1393
Director David’s York documentary provides insight into the often vilified and misunderstood eco-activist Ludwig Wiebo. This intimate film portrays Wiebo as a complex character- charismatic, gentle, incredibly intelligent, and fundamentally Christian. York and his film crew capture the complicated nature of Wiebo’s War that pits him and his family and community against the Alberta Oil [...]
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Farah on Saturday, October 1st 2011
Waking the Green Tiger is an excellent documentary about the environmental movement in China. Featuring journalists, activists, filmmakers, and government officials, this movie provides a window into the ecological disasters of Mao’s Cultural Revolution, and the environmental dangers of continuing along the same course of development.
These eco-activists intelligently use a new environmental law to raise awareness and encourage grassroots participation helping people to feel empowered to make change in their lives and preserve the cultural and biological diversity in the Yunnan province region of China.
For a Trailer and more information about the film, http://filmguide.viff.org/tixSYS/2011/xslguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=2648
Waking the Green Tiger is an excellent documentary about the environmental movement in China. Featuring journalists, activists, filmmakers, and government officials, this movie provides a window into the ecological disasters of Mao’s Cultural Revolution, and the environmental dangers of continuing along the same course of development. These eco-activists intelligently use a new environmental law to [...]
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Farah on Friday, September 30th 2011
Listen to a Drishti Point interview with Sherri Kajiwara of Three Jewels Vancouver. This is the first interview in our series on Spiritual Partnership. In this interview, Sherri speaks of how to meet the ideal partner or how to see your current partner as ideal by perfecting our understanding of emptiness; that all experiences in our lives originate from within us, and using the concept of karma to create the conditions that will enable us to find or cultivate loving relationships.
This is a beautiful interview of how to integrate the profound wisdom of Karma and Emptiness into our daily lives for the purpose of creating and sustaining fulfilling intimate and personal relationships.
Listen to a Drishti Point interview with Sherri Kajiwara of Three Jewels Vancouver. This is the first interview in our series on Spiritual Partnership. In this interview, Sherri speaks of how to meet the ideal partner or how to see your current partner as ideal by perfecting our understanding of emptiness; that all experiences in [...]
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Farah on Wednesday, September 28th 2011
Valentin Thurn’s shocking documentary on food waste is a must see for food activists. Interviewing farmers, dumpster divers, scientists, and enlightened supermarket managers, Thurn’s film posits important questions about the desire for aesthetic perfection and the demand for the freshest food in the context of millions who live in a constant state of food scarcity.
For a Trailer of the film, visit: http://tastethewaste.com/info/film
For more information about the film and tickets, visit: http://filmguide.viff.org/tixSYS/2011/xslguide/eventnote?EventNumber=2893&#
Valentin Thurn’s shocking documentary on food waste is a must see for food activists. Interviewing farmers, dumpster divers, scientists, and enlightened supermarket managers, Thurn’s film posits important questions about the desire for aesthetic perfection and the demand for the freshest food in the context of millions who live in a constant state of food scarcity. [...]
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Farah on Wednesday, September 28th 2011
Planet Yoga is an excellent documentary on yoga- the practice, the philosophy, and its history. Spanning the globe from Nunavut to Paris, this film features dedicated teachers from around the world, as well as two local yogis- Sri Venu, head of the Sivananda organization in Vancouver, and Kavindra Rishi, founder of the Vedic Academy of Sciences and Arts.
Listen here for an interview with Sri Venu and Kavindra Rishi-
For more information about the film, visit: http://filmguide.viff.org/tixSYS/2011/xslguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=3036#
Planet Yoga is an excellent documentary on yoga- the practice, the philosophy, and its history. Spanning the globe from Nunavut to Paris, this film features dedicated teachers from around the world, as well as two local yogis- Sri Venu, head of the Sivananda organization in Vancouver, and Kavindra Rishi, founder of the Vedic Academy of [...]
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Farah on Friday, September 23rd 2011
Bess Kargman’s documentary about the Youth American Grand Prix (a prestigious international ballet competition) provides a window into the world of one of the most beautiful and demanding physical pursuits. Each of her characters have compelling stories that show the remarkable dedication and discipline required of those who pursue a career in dance.
Highly recommended!
For more information and to see a Trailer, visit: http://filmguide.viff.org/tixSYS/2011/xslguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=3074
For tickets, visit: www.viff.org
Bess Kargman’s documentary about the Youth American Grand Prix (a prestigious international ballet competition) provides a window into the world of one of the most beautiful and demanding physical pursuits. Each of her characters have compelling stories that show the remarkable dedication and discipline required of those who pursue a career in dance. Highly recommended! [...]
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Farah on Friday, September 23rd 2011
Seeking the Current is an intelligent documentary that makes a convincing case against Hydro Quebec’s Romaine River initiative. Weaving together footage of a beautiful landscape, interviews with experts from various energy sectors, and the story of Hydro Quebec’s devolution from social democratic ideals to greed and environmental destruction, this film is inspiring and hopeful. Presenting a plethora of alternatives to hydroelectricity, Seeking the Current is a persuasive and intelligent documentary.
Listen to an interview with the Producers of this film, Denis McCready and Nicolas Boisclair:
For more information or to see a Trailer, visit: http://filmguide.viff.org/tixSYS/2011/xslguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=1773
For tickets, visit: www.viff.org
Seeking the Current is an intelligent documentary that makes a convincing case against Hydro Quebec’s Romaine River initiative. Weaving together footage of a beautiful landscape, interviews with experts from various energy sectors, and the story of Hydro Quebec’s devolution from social democratic ideals to greed and environmental destruction, this film is inspiring and hopeful. Presenting [...]
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Farah on Friday, September 23rd 2011
This incredible music documentary tells the story of a group of homeless, paraplegic musicians living and playing in the streets of Kinshasa, Congo. Discovered by directors Renaud Barret and Florent de la Tullaye, who are determined to record an album of their music, Benda Bilili is an inspiring tale that takes raw musical geniuses from the slums of Kinshasa to the concerts halls and Festivals of Europe.
Inspiring, life- affirming, and joyous!
For more information and to watch a Trailer, visit: http://filmguide.viff.org/tixSYS/2011/xslguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=0765
For tickets, visit: www.viff.org
This incredible music documentary tells the story of a group of homeless, paraplegic musicians living and playing in the streets of Kinshasa, Congo. Discovered by directors Renaud Barret and Florent de la Tullaye, who are determined to record an album of their music, Benda Bilili is an inspiring tale that takes raw musical geniuses from [...]
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Farah on Friday, September 23rd 2011
This is a sweet 10, 000 pound love story about Flora the elephant and her circus trainer David Balding . After 16 years of being together, Balding decides it is time for Flora to return to being with elephants. The film shows his genuine fondness and affection for Flora, while raising subtle but profound questions about the circus industry and the anthropomorphizing of wild animals. This film is a beautiful illustration of ahimsa in action and the importance of re-examining our relationship to animals and to the natural world.
Listen here for an interview with Director, Lisa Leeman,
For more information about the film, and to see a Trailer, visit: http://filmguide.viff.org/tixSYS/2011/xslguide/eventnote?EventNumber=0764&
For tickets, visit www.viff.org
This is a sweet 10, 000 pound love story about Flora the elephant and her circus trainer David Balding . After 16 years of being together, Balding decides it is time for Flora to return to being with elephants. The film shows his genuine fondness and affection for Flora, while raising subtle but profound questions [...]
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Farah on Monday, September 19th 2011
Listen to the latest interview with His Holiness Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. In this beautiful interview that flows like nectar, Swamiji speaks about Divine Incarnations, fully enlightened beings who bring the Cosmic Light and the wisdom of Sat Sanatam Dharma to sincere seekers of the truth.
Visit SwamijiTV for live webcasts and Satsangs.
Listen to the latest interview with His Holiness Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. In this beautiful interview that flows like nectar, Swamiji speaks about Divine Incarnations, fully enlightened beings who bring the Cosmic Light and the wisdom of Sat Sanatam Dharma to sincere seekers of the truth. Visit SwamijiTV for live webcasts and Satsangs.
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Farah on Saturday, September 17th 2011
This is a beautiful and inspiring film about the charismatic and iconic South African singer- Miriam Makeba. Documenting her musical career as well her activism-in-exile in the South African anti-apartheid movement, Miriam Makeba melodious gift captured the hearts of millions.
Highly recommended!
For more information about the film, visit http://filmguide.viff.org/tixSYS/2011/xslguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=0008
For tickets, visit www.viff.org
This is a beautiful and inspiring film about the charismatic and iconic South African singer- Miriam Makeba. Documenting her musical career as well her activism-in-exile in the South African anti-apartheid movement, Miriam Makeba melodious gift captured the hearts of millions. Highly recommended! For more information about the film, visit http://filmguide.viff.org/tixSYS/2011/xslguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=0008 For tickets, visit www.viff.org
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Farah on Monday, September 12th 2011
If you have ever wanted to go on an epic journey, this is a film for you! Join newly-weds Hig and Erin as they trek 4,000 miles by boot, raft, and ski from Seattle to Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. Journey on the Wild Coast is a beautiful film that captures the wet and wild West Coast, and the determination and perserverance of a couple dedicated to raising awareness of the natural world.
Interview with Director Jeff Chaney:
For more information on this film or to see a Trailer, visit http://filmguide.viff.org/tixSYS/2011/xslguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=0616
For tickets, visit: www.viff.org
For tickets, visit www.viff.org .
If you have ever wanted to go on an epic journey, this is a film for you! Join newly-weds Hig and Erin as they trek 4,000 miles by boot, raft, and ski from Seattle to Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. Journey on the Wild Coast is a beautiful film that captures the wet and wild West Coast, [...]
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Farah on Monday, September 12th 2011
Crazy Wisdom is a must see for all spiritual practitioners, meditators, and students of Buddhism and Yoga.
Documenting the life of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a Buddhist monk, who de-robbed, married, and bought Buddhist teachings to thousands of Americans in the 1960s and 70s. Featuring Pema Chodron, Ram Dass, Allen Ginsberg, and Robert Thurman, and live footage of Rinpoche’s dharma talks, Johanna Demetrakas’ film posits important questions about Rinpoche’s unconventional teaching.
This film beautifully captures Rinpoche’s wisdom, the truth of his life and teachings, and his profound legacy within Western Buddhism.
Listen to a recent Drishti Point interview with Director Johanna Demetrakas.
Highly Recommended.
For more information, and to see a Trailer of the film, http://filmguide.viff.org/tixSYS/2011/xslguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=0445
For tickets, visit www.viff.org .
Crazy Wisdom is a must see for all spiritual practitioners, meditators, and students of Buddhism and Yoga. Documenting the life of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a Buddhist monk, who de-robbed, married, and bought Buddhist teachings to thousands of Americans in the 1960s and 70s. Featuring Pema Chodron, Ram Dass, Allen Ginsberg, and Robert Thurman, and live [...]
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Farah on Monday, September 12th 2011
Burning Ice is a stunning film of the Arctic and of an innovate project, Cape Farewell, that brings together artists and scientists in dialogue about climate change. The film documents their 10-day voyage in Greenland, and their creative process in making art to raise awareness about climate change. The majestic and breath-taking Arctic landscape provides the inspiration as these artists create music, poetry, comedy, and photography.
This film is a visual gem with an innovative and inspiring twist on an important theme.
For more information about the film, and to see a Trailer, visit: http://filmguide.viff.org/tixSYS/2011/xslguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=0440
For tickets, visit www.viff.org .
Burning Ice is a stunning film of the Arctic and of an innovate project, Cape Farewell, that brings together artists and scientists in dialogue about climate change. The film documents their 10-day voyage in Greenland, and their creative process in making art to raise awareness about climate change. The majestic and breath-taking Arctic landscape provides [...]
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Farah on Monday, September 12th 2011
Flirting with Heights is a poetic testament to the beauty of the natural world. Join a dedicated French naturalist Jean-Michel Bertrand, who spends four years in the French Alps to capture footage of the flora and fauna of this stunning region of the world. Trying to make himself invisible so that he can get as close as possible to his wild subjects, Bertrand captures the grandeur and majesty of nature. This is a beautiful film and highly recommended for those who consider nature sacred and precious.
For information and to see a Trailer, visit: http://filmguide.viff.org/tixSYS/2011/xslguide/eventnote.php?EventNumber=0397
For tickets, visit www.viff.org
Flirting with Heights is a poetic testament to the beauty of the natural world. Join a dedicated French naturalist Jean-Michel Bertrand, who spends four years in the French Alps to capture footage of the flora and fauna of this stunning region of the world. Trying to make himself invisible so that he can get as [...]
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Farah on Monday, September 12th 2011
Drishti Point is pleased to provide our listeners and subscribers with coverage of the 2011 Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF). Drishti Point will provide reviews of films about yoga, Buddhism, and spirituality. We will also cover cultural films about Tibet and India, films about nature and the environment, and films that may not directly relate to yoga and spirituality, but inspire people to live in peace and harmony.
Drishti Point is pleased to provide our listeners and subscribers with coverage of the 2011 Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF). Drishti Point will provide reviews of films about yoga, Buddhism, and spirituality. We will also cover cultural films about Tibet and India, films about nature and the environment, and films that may not directly relate [...]
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Farah on Monday, September 5th 2011
Listen to an interview with Executive Director Delanie Dyck, and Nicole Marcia of Yoga Outreach, a charity dedicated to developing and delivering life-affirming yoga programs to underserved adults and youth. Learn about Yoga Outreach Training programs designed to support teachers in teaching yoga to people suffering from trauma, or with mental health and addiction problems, and their October Yoga Challenge.
Listen to an interview with Executive Director Delanie Dyck, and Nicole Marcia of Yoga Outreach, a charity dedicated to developing and delivering life-affirming yoga programs to underserved adults and youth. Learn about Yoga Outreach Training programs designed to support teachers in teaching yoga to people suffering from trauma, or with mental health and addiction problems, [...]
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Farah on Friday, August 5th 2011
Listen to the fourth interview in Drishti Point’s four-part series on Meditation with Padma. In this beautiful interview, Padma speaks about concentration (dharana), meditation (dhyana), and oneness (samadhi) and the perfections and powers that unfold in the human consciousness.
This is a profound interview about the ultimate flowering of the human consciousness through the practice of yoga.
Listen to the fourth interview in Drishti Point’s four-part series on Meditation with Padma. In this beautiful interview, Padma speaks about concentration (dharana), meditation (dhyana), and oneness (samadhi) and the perfections and powers that unfold in the human consciousness. This is a profound interview about the ultimate flowering of the human consciousness through the practice [...]
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