When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life. " – Jean Shinoda Bolen You’re finally home after a long day. You’re tired and you want to rest but when you open the front door, you see that you need to tidy your house. You pick up a few things and see the kitchen in your periphery reminding you that you have to get dinner started. You feel stressed and think of the yoga class you’re going to miss tonight … [Read more...] about 6 Simple Principles for Creating Your Own Sanctuary
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DIY Wellness Retreat for any Budget
By Brooke Larrabee Nourishing yourself in a way that helps you blossom in the direction you want to go is attainable, and you are worth the effort. " – Deborah Day If you are like me you drool over pictures of wellness retreats in exotic places with infinity pools that seem to blend perfectly into the blue ocean or look out over thousands of acres of pristine rain forest. If you are like me you would not turn down a Swedish massage or a mud wrap in a beautiful spa or the chance to do yoga on a … [Read more...] about DIY Wellness Retreat for any Budget
4 Ways to Become 1% More Mindful Each Day
Little strokes fell great oaks.” –Benjamin Franklin When I opened my eyes this morning, I looked over at the corner of the room and took a deep breath. It was the corner near the fireplace, where for the last two weeks, I sat, crossed my legs, and closed my eyes for twenty minutes of mindful meditation. Now, some people may still consider meditation as a strictly spiritual practice. Something reserved for chakra juggling mystics after new moon parties. However, tons of scientific research … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Become 1% More Mindful Each Day
Houseplants…The Ultimate Health Supplements
To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” ~Audrey Hepburn When considering a change in lifestyle for a healthier, more balanced you, many consider changing their diet, exercise routine, or supplement regimen. However, when it comes to health and wellness, one of the most life changing, health promoting modifications is actually the simplest...houseplants. Yes, Houseplants Bringing plants into your home could be one of the best things you do for your health. In the age of the internet, … [Read more...] about Houseplants…The Ultimate Health Supplements
8 Sattvic Foods to Help Balance Your Body and Mind
He who practices yoga without moderation of diet, incurs various diseases, and obtains no success.” (Gheranda Samhita 5/16) A branch cannot survive on its own. It must connect to the tree trunk and roots in order to absorb the elements and thrive in nature. Neither yoga nor Ayurveda are singular practices. They are more like branches on the tree of Vedic wisdom. In order to maintain balance, there must be a constant exchange between the individual and the universe. The way we eat, breathe, … [Read more...] about 8 Sattvic Foods to Help Balance Your Body and Mind
5 Best Yoga Poses for Runners
Although running and yoga may seem like activities that are on opposite ends of the spectrum, they really are complementary activities that work together beautifully. Running is an excellent way to exercise your whole body aerobically at a high level of intensity. The main benefit of running includes gaining muscular strength, better cardiovascular health, and losing weight. It can also be quite meditative. However, running can be stressful on muscles, joints, and ligaments. It's estimated that … [Read more...] about 5 Best Yoga Poses for Runners
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