Interview and Photography: Joanna Feldheim   “As a little girl, I learned how to make Masala Chai by watching my father at our family restaurant.” Kanan Kapila knows how to make the most decadent Chai. And making Chai is just one of her many offerings. When I first met Kanan, images of generosity, authenticity and gratitude came to me. Watery and wise, Kanan is generous with her many beautiful and unforgettable gifts— whether you are being handed an insanely delicious no-sugar cookie, expanding your yoga practice or even delivering your baby. Everything she says and does is informed by her depth...

Interview by Joanna Feldheim/Edited by DeMane Davis/Photographs by Jami Saunders     “I think anyone that has been to Nepal can attest to the fact that this country is special in a way that is undeniable.”   In 2010, Jami Saunders spent two weeks volunteering at an orphanage in Kathmandu. The professional photographer made a life-changing trip. Every day of her two weeks there she found herself touched by the forty-nine children. She noted that their lack of access to quality education, in particular seemed to be most pressing. Upon arriving back in NYC, she and her partner Andrew Raible...

FROM THINKING TO FEELING Amanda and I met at Prema Yoga, her studio in the heart of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Originally the parlor of an 1890's brownstone with architectural bones of classic Brooklyn, the studio feels both grand and intimate. Vaulted ceilings, cascading vintage saree curtains and a pink venetian glass chandelier grace the space with a surprising femininity. Geranium oils and books are genuinely offered in the corner. A Walt Whitman quote, jotted on the entrance blackboard reads, "I am larger and better than I thought. I did not know I held so much goodness."  Having interviewed many yoga teachers,...

Photographs by Tara Inc. Walk on water by creating a life worth living. Vibrant Kundalini Yoga and Gyrotonic teacher, Oblio Wish is living her life with self-discipline, grace and generosity.     As founder and creator of Gyrotonic Satnam in West Palm Beach, Oblio Wish has conceived a unique consortium of Gyrontonic, Kundalini Yoga (from the teachings of Yogi Bhajan), Yamuna (ball class) in concert with a tea bar, clothing boutique, nutrition and wellness boutique.      Photographs by Tara Inc. Gyrotonic Satnam is a destination.   The vibe is uncommon to most yoga and...

  Lisa passed away on April 23, 2018. She was our teacher, mentor, friend, brand ambassador and confidante of our quest healthy yoga tools. We at Priti are devastated by her loss and will forever miss her. When Lisa Rotell's loyal students pack into her Iyengar Yoga class, they know they will endure a challenging physical experience. Upon leaving, they will have come in contact with the spiritual aspects of yoga.   Athletic and graceful practitioner, mindful and authentic educator— Lisa shares her discerning wisdom with crystal clear demonstrations, serendipitous commentary and personal attention. There are no distractions— no scripts, notes, playlists...only the...

co-written by Joanna Feldheim & DeMane Davis. photos by Mackenzie Stroh. Mackenzie Stroh "It's seemed like the older I've gotten, the more people have insisted I take my clothes off on camera."    I met Evan Handler the Summer of 1975 on a bike trip through New England. We were 14, rode 620 miles and innocently kissed in an orange tent. Things were so much slower in the 70's. Nicer. Puberty came in gracefully and technology wasn’t a pervasive distraction from the beauty and climb of the Blue and Green Mountains.     PRITI founder, Joanna Feldheim (left) &  actor and author,...