Archives for May 2012

Raphael Cushnir Raphael Cushnir is a leading voice in the world of emotional connection and present moment awareness. He has shared his unique approach to personal and professional development with millions of readers in O, The Oprah Magazine, Beliefnet, Spirituality and Health, Psychology Today, and The Huffington Post. He is the author of six books, lectures worldwide, and is a faculty member of the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. In addition, he coaches individuals and teams at Fortune 100 companies, governments, religious organizations, and leading non-profits. Raphael’s own heart was opened by an … [Read more...]

Ram Dass Ram Dass first travelled to India in 1967 as Dr. Richard Alpert, an eminent Harvard psychologist. There he met his guru, Neem Karoli Baba (affectionately known as Maharaj-ji), who gave Ram Dass his name, which means “servant of God.” Upon his return from India, Ram Dass became a pivotal cultural influence and has served as a guiding light for over forty years, carrying millions along on the journey. He is the author of the landmark book, "Be Here Now" and co-founder of the Seva Foundation and lives in Maui, Hawaii. Ram Dass is pleased to announce the release of his latest book (with Rameshwar Das), Be Love Now: the Path of the Heart. Combining timeless teaching … [Read more...]

Jay Michaelson Jay Michaelson is the author of three books and two hundred articles on the intersections of Judaism, spirituality, sexuality, and law. His most recent book, God vs. Gay? The Religious Case for Equality (2011) was just nominated for a Lambda Literary award. Other books include God in Your Body: Kabbalah, Mindfulness, and Embodied Spiritual Practice and Everything is God: The Radical Path of Nondual Judaism (2009). His advocacy on behalf of LGBT people in religious communities has been featured on NPR, CNN, and in the New York Times. Jay holds a J.D. from Yale and a B.A. from Columbia, and is completing his Ph.D in Jewish Thought at the Hebrew University of … [Read more...]