There are many routes for reclaiming your health when confronted with depression. I share my journey to help inspire your own path to healing. — Sometimes our life’s difficult journeys are wake-up calls in disquise – propelling us to see our circumstances differently, and in so doing allowing ... Read More about From Medication to Meditation: A Journey From Depression to Peace
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5 Questions to Gauge Your Stress Level
Stress is normal and even plays a vital function in living an exciting and fulfilled life, but it must be properly monitered, embraced and kept in check. — Over the years, one of the interesting things I’ve learned about stress is that everyone reacts to it differently. Also, that what ... Read More about 5 Questions to Gauge Your Stress Level
Learning to Live Again: 6 Steps for Thriving in an Empty Nest
Adjusting to life with an empty nest can be challenging and a little scary, but there are steps you can take to thrive as you recalibrate your life. — Many parents dread the inevitable ‘empty nest.’ They fear their lives will become boring and uneventful as they pondering the ... Read More about Learning to Live Again: 6 Steps for Thriving in an Empty Nest
Why You Should Cultivate and Practice Self-Compassion
Developing a healthy practice of self-compassion starts with practicing authentic self-love — which can be cultivated with some simple daily routines. — We all have an innate compassionate instinct for caring for others, but you have to deliberately practice compassion for ... Read More about Why You Should Cultivate and Practice Self-Compassion
Elevate the Globe: How to Start A Kundalini Practice
How internalizing your focus through the practice of Kundalini yoga will uplift you, release negative energy and transform your life. — Kundalini Yoga is simply the uncoiling of yourself to find your potential and your vitality and to reach your virtues. There is nothing outside, ... Read More about Elevate the Globe: How to Start A Kundalini Practice
20 Things You Can Do For Yourself If You Only Have 20 Minutes
Only have 20 minutes? That’s enough time to work out, to wind down, to get creative, to learn something new, to organize your life or get some needed sleep! — If you work eight hours a day, chances are you feel like you never have enough time in the day to do everything you want to. Hell, I ... Read More about 20 Things You Can Do For Yourself If You Only Have 20 Minutes
Chronic Stress: The Silent Hormone (And Life) Hijacker
When a doctor comes face-to-face with her own health scare, she chooses to practice what she preaches and address the root causes. — Stress is unavoidable. It’s a part of life that comes in all shapes and sizes. However, being cognizant of its presence and learning to navigate it are literally ... Read More about Chronic Stress: The Silent Hormone (And Life) Hijacker
Mantras In Motion: Leveraging the Medicine of Movement
A fitness expert reveals a journey of transformation — from depression, detachment, and eating disorders — to a healthy, connected life of movement — I grew up as a dancer. You may think being a dancer must be fabulous (and it can be), but let me tell you — it’s a lot of pressure to ... Read More about Mantras In Motion: Leveraging the Medicine of Movement
Body of Art: A Celebration of Life In Motion
A celebration of movement and mindfulness — identical twin sisters share connection, motherhood, yoga, career and life musings — We came into this world together 44 years ago, identical twins who share everything — even our DNA. We are yogis, mothers, wives, career women — and ... Read More about Body of Art: A Celebration of Life In Motion
Evolving Guys: The Enlightened Male as Seen Through the Lens of Humor
A Hollywood defector uses his power (and talent) for good, creating a humorous video series that explores the plight of the seeking male — It was a sunny day in Portland. How unusual. How mysterious. I walked into a coffee shop to meet James Mihaley for the first time. We sat at an ... Read More about Evolving Guys: The Enlightened Male as Seen Through the Lens of Humor
The Inner Alchemy: Qi Gong and the energetic path to happiness, health & vitality
Pedram Shojai, aka The Urban Monk, shares how to practice Qi Gong to read and clear your energy fields and bring forth renewed health and vitality. — When I was in the thick of my martial arts training, my teacher would have us go into the mountains at night during a new moon. We would spend a ... Read More about The Inner Alchemy: Qi Gong and the energetic path to happiness, health & vitality
The Importance of Intention to Create Freedom and Aliveness
Freedom and aliveness — creating the life and the you, you always dreamed of realizing through deliberate, intentional living. — If you’ve been to a yoga class you’ve heard a teacher offer you a few moments at the beginning of class to set an intention, usually its follow with some examples ... Read More about The Importance of Intention to Create Freedom and Aliveness