4 Simple But Powerful Practices to Change the Way You Handle Stress
These short practices from Yoga Medicine teacher Shannon Stephens can have profound effects on the way you experience stress and life's toughest moments.
Stress is unavoidable. Balancing career with family and meeting the demands that both present can feel overwhelming. Layer on conflict, sickness, tense situations, unforeseen crises, and all the ...
The Benefits of Yoga and Meditation for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
While there is no cure for Alzheimer's, research suggests yoga and meditation may play a role in prevention and improving symptoms.
While there is no cure for Alzheimer's, research suggests yoga and meditation may play a role in prevention and improve symptoms and quality of life for patients and their ...
3 Steps to Take Your Spirituality to the Next Level
Elena Brower explains the action steps that have helped her take her spiritual practice to the next level.
Yoga is reaching exponentially more people, with some 15 million now practicing. And through this, millions are actively walking a spiritual path by being centered in their own hearts, acting in peaceful ways, ...
My Story, My Calling: Subba Vaidyanathan
I am someone just like you, trying to live a better life and, in the process, making an impact on the world.
Subba Vaidyanathan tells us how he went from being a high profile banker to a wellness coach.
Photo: Renuka Vaidyanathan
Living my True Life, finally!
By Subba Vaidyanathan
My life has had ...
The Yogi’s Guide to (Getting Closer to) a Zero-Waste Kitchen
Still throwing away food despite your best intentions? Chefs and dietitians share their tips and recipes to help you get closer to a zero-waste kitchen and bring new life to those leftovers, food scraps, and stems.
There ought to be a specific word to describe the feeling of throwing out perfectly ...
Integrate Your Masculine and Feminine Qualities
The Indian deity Parvati is surprisingly relevant to anyone looking to balance strength with gentleness.
Laura, who has a demanding job in the finance industry, a meaningful yoga practice she cares about but is neglecting, and a new romantic relationship, told me recently that she can't seem to integrate it all. ...
Build a Simple Daily Gratitude Practice
Each morning for the next 30 days, we're taking a moment for gratitude. Learn how to adopt this short-and-sweet daily practice and join us!
Gratitude is the act of acknowledging, appreciating, and aligning with all of the goodness in life. And a regular gratitude practice is one of the fastest ways ...
The Science Behind Finding Your Mantra and How to Practice It
Ever wonder what you're chanting during yoga class that always seems to instill a profound sense of calm? Take a look at the neuroscience behind how mantras make potent additions to your yogic practices, and find one that works best for you.
Looking for a spiritually satisfying life after college, musician ...
All-Day Ayurveda: Give Your Daily Routine a Makeover
No time for yourself? No problem. India's ancient system of medicine offers quick morning and evening self-care rituals to help you balance your energy and boost your health.
If waking up is a struggle, midday finds you crashing, and you're restless and alert at bedtime, it may be time to reset ...
Hero Pose (Virasana): Step by Step
Virasana is a balm for tired legs at the end of the day, as well as an alternative to Lotus for seated meditation.
(veer-AHS-anna)
vira = man, hero, chief
Hero Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Kneel on the floor (use a folded blanket or bolster to wedge between your calves and thighs if necessary), ...
How to Find More Calm – Even When Life Feels Craziest
Meditation teacher Sally Kempton shares her tools for finding peace - even during life's most overwhelming moments.
When my students tell me they feel frazzled or overwhelmed, I often ask, “Is there a place you go to in order to take refuge? A safe space to sort yourself out?” Some people ...
Your Guide to Making Meditation a Way of Life
Meditation isn't a short-term prescription. It's a practice that continues day in and day out for the rest of your life. Here's how to play the long game.
Meditation isn't a short-term prescription. It's a practice that continues day in and day out for the rest of your life. Here's ...