♠ Utilize one (or all!) of these tips to become healthier day by day. It's no secret that leading a healthy lifestyle is important. Eating right, exercising, and getting enough sleep are all essential components of a healthy life. However, you can do many small things that...
Read More♦ According to science, avoiding unhealthy snacking can actually be as easy as decluttering your kitchen. As a young ballerina, I remember poring over famous New York City Ballet dancer Allegra Kent’s The Dancer’s Body Book. It was full of tips and tricks (ranging from reasonable to...
Read More◊ Achoo! Want to reduce seasonal allergies? Try these methods. Allergy reactions always remind me of a roll call of the Seven Dwarfs: Sneezy, Grumpy? Here. Dopey and Sleepy, if you need to take strong allergy medicine. Doc is here if you need an appointment with the...
Read More↓ And Other Ways to Mindfully Return to the Office Besides taking a lunch, holding meetings while walking and doing body scan meditation at your desk are two more examples of mindfully returning to the office. It’s no secret that the Covid-19 pandemic completely disrupted work style and...
Read MoreWhen you feel like you’re falling behind in life, here are five things to refocus your attitude and get back on track. It happens around this time every year—I get that feeling of loss. Autumn is known as a time for reflection. For many of us,...
Read More↓ Some days going to the beach with friends is self-care. Others it may be watching nature shows at home alone. A lot of people associate the summertime with fun, carefree times. We go on trips, we head to the water, and we spend time with friends...
Read More↓ "Intuition can become mute, stifled, or drowned out when we find ourselves out of balance. Here are some ways to help you get grounded so that you can reconnect with that inner voice." Your intuition may make itself heard as a voice in your head—messages in...
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As the world begins to open up again, we have the opportunity to reinvent ourselves—or to restart healthy habits we let lapse. Cultivating healthy habits is the most powerful thing we can do to care for ourselves both physically and mentally. These simple lifestyle shifts are...
Read MoreChronic inflammation is associated with diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease ↓ Photo by Isaac Quesada on Unsplash ↓ Inflammation in our body is a normal, healthy response; it becomes a problem only when it is a long-term condition due to particular habits. According to Harvard Health Publishing (2019, 2020), inflammation is...
Read MoreResearch from the Center for Healthy Minds is addressing the recent decline in well-being by proposing a training-based framework for “the cultivation of human flourishing.” When the US Census Bureau surveyed people in December 2020, more than 42% reported symptoms of anxiety or depression, an...
Read More↓ The use of essential oils for yoga can assist in setting intentions for your practice and further connecting mind and body. Learn which oils are best for your needs. When you pair essential oils with your yoga practice and intention-setting, this physical sense anchors your positive...
Read MoreSpring has almost sprung! For many, this season of renewal is the ideal time to reawaken, to take stock of your surroundings. As much as your home and other facets of your life, your body needs a good “spring cleaning” so your healthy lifestyle can sparkle, shine...
Read MoreHere are five ways to bring the power of intention into every day. by Kathryn Drury Wagner We race through life in a blur, speeding from one activity to another. Gotta get dressed. Off to work. To the meeting. Make dinner. Rush. Rush. Rush. We are rarely...
Read MoreFeeling like you might throttle someone? Try these tactics instead. Ah, difficult people. There are passive aggressive—the ones who “forget” and put pork in a vegetarian’s dinner. Then there are the grumpy misanthropes, the abusive yellers, the self-centered narcissists, the Debbie Downers or Woe-Me-ers. If we’re...
Read More↓ This four-step practice helps us put space between ourselves and what, or who, is bothering us. Mindful Practice: Ease Stress and Calm Agitation 1. Find somewhere to sit, stand, or lie down that gives you a sense of safety and stability. Take three deep breaths, in through your...
Read MoreSkip the resolutions this year. Set a different tone by cultivating your intentions for the new year with this mindful practice. While many of us take stock at the end of a year, set goals, or make new plans for the upcoming year, that sense...
Read More↓ Turn a season of hustle and bustle into one of peace and intent. I once heard that kids spell love T-I-M-E. I often think of that with my own kids, but I think it’s also true for adults. What adult wouldn’t want a little more time...
Read MoreIncorporate Ayurvedic eating principles into your life to increase ojas and support your immune system. ↓ The ancient Vedic knowledge of India is the source of yoga as well as Ayurveda, a complete system of natural medicine. Ayurveda has many strategies for health, and one of its...
Read MoreFollow these three mindful steps to bring small, good moments into your awareness. The other day I spoke with a friend I hadn’t connected with since the pandemic began. When I asked how she was, she unexpectedly said she had just tasted the best cherry in...
Read More↓ Calming essential oils for anxiety can soothe racing thoughts, overall stress, tight muscles, and panic attacks. Stress and anxiety are part of life—and some years, we really get a doozy of a dose. Fortunately, there’s a powerful, natural tool that can help us cope with all...
Read MoreConfused about whether fat is good or bad for you? Here’s the scoop. by Thrive Market “Everyone seems to be talking about fat these days—I've heard that fat is somehow good now, and can help with weight loss and disease prevention. How can that be true, when...
Read MoreFollow these three mindful steps to bring small, good moments into our awareness. BY KELLY BARRON SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 The other day I spoke with a friend I hadn’t connected with since the pandemic began. When I asked how she was, she unexpectedly said she...
Read MoreHaving a hard time meditating because of anxious thoughts? Try saying your worries out loud. Q: I’m 54 and I’ve struggled with anxiety most of my life. I’ve tried meditating but I have trouble getting past all my anxious thoughts. My mind is such a noisy tangle!...
Read MoreA strong intention is like a rudder to navigate us through stormy seas. Wendy O’Leary offers a practice to reflect and return to our personal intention, no matter the weather. ↓ BY WENDY O’LEARY Though I deeply appreciate how my mindfulness practice provides me with...
Read MoreThis practice, from Sharon Salzberg’s book Real Change, opens a doorway in your heart to gratitude and receiving happiness. BY SHARON SALZBERG This practice, from Sharon Salzberg’s book Real Change, opens a doorway in your heart to gratitude and receiving happiness. 1. Sit or lie down...
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