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HOW SILENCE ALLOWS US TO HEAR In a world of constant busyness and unending stimulation, it can be hard to find the time to press pause. Between work, family, friends, TV, social media, and podcasts, when’s the last time you just sat in silence? But taking time to be quiet is so crucial to well-being. […]

MAKING AMENDS FOR BAD BEHAVIOR: HOW TO APOLOGIZE (AND MEAN IT) We’ve all done things we regret, things that caused pain to someone else. While we wish we could go back in time and undo it, we can’t. All we can affect is what happens going forward. And that starts with an apology. But apologizing […]

SHOULDERSTAND: PRACTICING THE QUEEN OF ASANAS Yoga teachers often give students a few minutes at the end of class to do any poses of their choosing. And there’s one pose that seems to be a common choice for more experienced yogis: shoulder stand (or Sarvangasana). For many, shoulder stand is more than just another pose. […]

5 EASY STEPS TO KEEP YOUR RESOLUTIONS IN 2020 For most of us, the final days of the year are a period of reflection, planning, and – of course – setting New Year’s resolutions. While the bad news (as we all know) is that many people fail to keep their resolutions, the good news is […]

CONNECTING THE DOTS: HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH WHAT YOU WANT Do you think about how much you actually enjoy the things you do? Do you actively try to figure out how to do more of the things you want in life? For many people, the answer is no. It’s easy to get caught […]

HEADSTAND: PRACTICING THE KING OF ASANAS For many yogis, headstand (or sirsasana) is an integral part of the yoga practice. In fact, it’s often called the king of all poses. (If you’re wondering, shoulderstand is considered to be the queen!) Benefits of Headstand Inversions are a special component of the yoga practice because they put the body in positions […]

MOVING ON: AN EMPOWERED APPROACH TO LETTING GO OF RELATIONSHIPS So, you’re going through a break-up? The bad news is that break-ups are rough. But the good news is you will, in fact, survive (even if it doesn’t feel like it right now). However, too many people use toxic and self-destructive tactics to get over […]

SWEET BUT SOUR: THE ICKY TRUTH ABOUT SUGAR Is a vegan diet healthier, or a paleo one? Is fat good or bad for you? Should you be restricting carbs? You’ll find experts on all sides of these and other diet-related issues. Equally informed people can hold wildly differing perspectives on nutrition – and the prevailing views change […]