Yoga as a way of life

Yoga is a key to health and spiritual well-being. It's a practice that enriches a person's internal, spiritual world. You don't need any special equipment or premises — just a minimum of space, some time, and the desire to give it a try. And, of course, an experienced teacher. Teachers of modern types of yoga are this film's focus. They once gave it a try out of curiosity. Now, however, yoga is their way of life, their job, and their beloved pass-time.

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Yoga as a way of life
The View From On High: The Kola Peninsula - Life at the Edge of the world

The nature of the polar region is magnificent and beautiful. These sites are loved for their atmosphere. For the asceticism of the light, thanks to which you start to see evermore halftones. And among these mountains covered in snow, the intertwining rivers and the beautiful valleys, people live. They are attempting to master these expanses. To breathe life into them. But the territory is so broad that the bulk of it remains wild. That makes it all the more attractive. Here, you get the impression that the landscapes are from fantastical films where the planet is inhabited by wild marine creatures and the northern lights are immersing you in a fairytale. Learn about the Kola Peninsula, where you can travel to the Earth’s Edge, in an RTG film.

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The View From On High: The Kola Peninsula - Life at the Edge of the world
The Geography of Taste. Buddha Bowl with Quinoa, Fried Tofu and Cashew Cream

Although a recent gastronomic concept, the Buddha Bowl has quickly become a worldwide success. The story behind the Buddha Bowl goes back to Buddha’s time, in the fifth century BC. After his sermons, the great guru and founder of Buddhism would often pick up a bowl and go door to door, and people shared their food with Gautama in gratitude for his spiritual instruction. The bowl was filled with whatever food people were able to provide, which was what they themselves ate, largely rice, beans, vegetables, herbs, and nuts. The Buddha ended up with a full, well balanced meal. In the early 21st century, some chefs in California rediscovered the concept, which has since proved irresistible in its simplicity, beauty, and most importantly, its philosophy. Nowadays a Buddha Bowl is not a meal -- it’s a format, or, perhaps, more like a construction set of different foods that usually rem...

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The Geography of Taste. Buddha Bowl with Quinoa, Fried Tofu and Cashew Cream