It is a true gift to visit with such an experienced yoga teacher as Sasha, may you find pure inspirations in her words… Emmanuelle: What originally drew you to yoga? Sasha: I did my first yoga class when I was 11. One of our teachers at school was a yoga practitioner and wanted to share it with some of the …
Future Earth
Future Earth is a 10-year international program launched in 2012 at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio in response to urgent calls for international collaborative research to find solutions to challenges posed by newly identified global environmental changes, and to identify opportunities for a transition to global sustainability. Future Earth is co-designed and co-produced by academics, governments, business and civil society …
Self Reflected – A Scientific and Artistic Look Inside Your Brain
An unprecedented insight into the brain and itself … the neural choreographies of Self Reflected are designed to mirror the functioning of the viewer’s own mind: Inspired by the cutting edge of neuroscience and engineering to expand our understanding of the natural world, Dr. Greg Dunn, neuroscientist and artist, and Dr. Brian Edwards, physicist and artist create Self Reflected images. The images …
Sheroes Hangout Cafe, Agra, India
The non-profit Stop Acid Attacks, opened Sheroes in 2014. By employing survivors of devastating acid attacks, the cafe aims to foster confidence in the victims while raising awareness and demanding more severe laws to punish attackers. The vibrant cafe serves food, but also sells crafts and artwork by its employees, and has a library and gathering space for performances. Address: …
Tompkins Conservation: A Pure Legacy
Kris and Doug Tompkins’ love for the outdoors brought them to the corporate world but their business successes and continued passion for adventure brought them full circle back to nature. We, our children, and future generations are fortunate to have such exceptional philanthropists and activists who chose to step off the corporate ladder to focus on the preservation of the …
Sunshine to Clean Water
Brilliant Swedish biochemist, Petra Wadström, developed a simple, reliable, and affordable portable unit technology to provide clean water where water resources are scarce and prone to contamination. Each water purifying device contains a cloth filter to remove larger particles, and utilizes ultraviolet radiation to remove pathological contaminants. With an average lifespan of 7-10 years, the portable water purifier has been deliberately designed …
Explore Hotspots & Submit Birding Observations
Become an Ebird-er, find places with the most species and activities during the season you want to travel. Create your personal list of observations around the world and help increase the understanding of the distribution, richness, and uniqueness of each bird species and the biodiversity of our planet! Browse through a wide gallery of photos and recorded sounds. View the Real-time Submission Map
Travel Off the Eaten Path
Share a meal with local families, learn how to cook traditional dishes, and more! During your next traveling adventure, “book a private meal or cooking class with the best home cooks around the world” with The Traveling Spoon! Read the full Traveling Spoon Pure Story.
The Nature Fix
“One of the powers of nature is that it provides good metaphors for resiliency and living life, and there’s no metaphor stronger than running a river. Rivers hit all my buttons: fun, beauty, excitement, physical challenge, social engagement,” says Florence Williams in her second book: The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative. Florence Williams author of …
Yann Arthus-Bertrand – An Elevated Vision
Yann Arthus-Bertrand has committed his life to deepening our connections with the environment and one another. For years, I have found great inspiration in his work and have shared it with family, friends, co-workers, students, and now the PI community! As a dedicated aficionada, I have tried to keep track of Arthus-Bertrand’s on-going accomplishments. In an attempt to guide you through …