You may (or may not!) be wondering, 'who’s doing the Buddha Blog these days?’ Well, that would be me, Shannon McGough.
Buddha Pants are the perfect pants for Stay-At-Home times. As we navigate the waters of stay-at-home shelter-in-place protocols there is this paradox. Even as we isolate, we do it together. We ar...
Buddha Face Masks to the Rescue!
Buddha Pants proudly announces Buddha Face Masks - doing our part to protect health workers and the public in the face of the Coronavirus. And how better to do that than by literally protecting th...
It’s Buddha’s birthday on April 8th. Bang the gong and fire the incense! Light the lantern and float a candle, the Jewel of the Lotus is born! For on this day, April 8th, 563 BC, Queen Mahamayade...
Why the Shift from Tight to Baggy Yoga Pants?
Have you looked around in yoga class lately, only to discover that baggy yoga pants have replaced tight spandex? What happened?
While working a trade show recently I took a few minutes to hand out Buddha Pants stickers, and I can’t tell you how many people said they absolutely LOVE THEM! Some are even collectors of our stic...
The Tao Te Ching, also know as The Tao, was written by Lao Tzu, a Chinese philosopher. Tao means “the Path, or Road,” and is a philosophy of action in non-action. This philosophy has a great impact...
Right about now, cabin fever is setting in. You’re ready to gnaw through drywall just to get out and have some fun, see your friends, have a life! Bored, you say? Then you must be boring. Becau...
Recycling can be tricky, but given the alternatives, well… there are none. With landfills filling up, waters fouled, and clean air disappearing, we simply must think to generations ahead and do eve...
Wearing Baggy Pants to Yoga Class is in!
Many people are adopting looser fitting yoga pants these days. Many yoga pants are made from synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, and spandex that can stretch and wick away moisture, all of whic...
Five Benefits of Epsom Salt Baths
There are many reasons to take Epsom Salt Baths, some anecdotal, some backed by scientific studies. Here are five common benefits people report from soaking in Epsom Salt waters.
Eight Rumi Quotes to Meditate On
The poetry of Rumi is timeless. He wrote in a form popular in Middle Eastern and Indian verse called ghazal. There is great beauty in his words and he remains a major influence in the work of count...
Yoga Poses You Can Do With Your Dog
DOGA is a new trend in yoga; literally, doing yoga with your dog! How fun! Imagine having your best friend help you out in yoga class. DOGA is a perfect combination of meditation, body stretching a...
Buddha Pants, the Perfect Harem Pants for the Indian Holiday Holi!
Looking for the perfect harem pants for Holi? Buddha Pants has your back(side) covered. This year, Holi begins on March 9th and ends on the 10th. This riotous Hindu Festival has been observed for ...
A Short Week In Paris To-Do List
Here is a short week to-do list. A thumbnail sketch. Follow it slowly. Let the feel of Paris, the smell and taste of it, hit you, separate, and flow around and over you, as if you are a rock in ...
Wash Your Fruits and Veggies, Say No to Pesticides!
Certain fruits and vegetables may contain pesticides and bacteria that can make you ill if eaten. Yet, though this is a well known fact, still there are people that stubbornly refuse to wash their ...
The Magic of Using a Prayer Mala
Starting your meditation using your prayer mala to do a round of Japa, is an excellent way to focus the mind. You can speak your prayers aloud, whisper them quietly, or even recite them silently in...
Life Lessons Aren't Always What They Seem
A lovely little story about life lessons and how things aren’t always what they seem.
Some wonderful quotes about Love for you to enjoy!
Delicious Chicken Recipe that Requires Trust
This is a very interesting chicken recipe in that it doesn’t specify quantities for any of the ingredients. This is where the trust comes in. YOU decide for yourself how much of each ingredient you...
Top 5 Kids Yoga Blogs and Websites to Follow in 2020
It is never too early to introduce your children to the healthful benefits of kids yoga. In today’s world of children with Attention Deficit Disorder, over-stimulation through electronic and wirel...
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