7 Simple Ways to Call in More Joy—and Feel Less Stressed
It can be easy to get caught up in the non-stop “go” of life and lose sight of what brings you the most happiness. If you can relate, this emotional detox is for you.
Clearing toxins from your life—not just your diet—can help you find more peace and joy. Sherianna Boyle, ...
This 5-Minute Meditation for Parents Will Save Your Sanity
Here’s how one woman bridges the sacred world of meditation with the reality of motherhood.
Want to find a little calm when your kids are bringing the crazy? This meditation for parents is proof that it is possible to carve out quiet, sacred moments, even on the most crazy-making days.
Meditation and ...
Jessamyn Stanley on Moving Beyond Body Positivity
Jessamyn Stanley is so over white-centric, consumer-driven yoga. Armed with a highly articulate voice, a powerful social platform, and a whole lot of attitude, this yoga teacher and New Age thought leader has declared to the world that anybody can practice yoga. And she’s not afraid to show us how ...
Peacock Pose (Mayurasana): Step by Step
Peacock Pose, symbolizing big things—immortality and love—according to Hindu lore about the Peacock.
(my-yer-ahs-anna) mayura = peacock
Peacock Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Kneel on the floor, knees wide, and sit on your heels. Lean forward and press your palms on the floor with your fingers turned back toward your torso (thumbs pointing out ...
What to Eat Before and After Yoga, According to Top Nutrition Experts
Here’s how to stop eating mindlessly—and instead learn to eat mindfully— for your best yoga practice ever.
Not sure what to eat before and after yoga class? We talked to registered dietitians and yoga experts about what to eat and when to have your best yoga practice.
I’ve often heard yoga teachers ...
6 Simple Ways to Clear Negative Energy
Whether you feel bad juju coming from someone else or lingering in a space, try one of these tactics to clear negative energy and call in more light.
Every day we come into contact with energy that can greatly influence our mood and well-being. From burning sage to spritzing salt water, these ...
How a Daily Meditation Practice Helps You Find Trust
One of the nice things about meditation is that when we sit with these moments as they arise, we start to trust in them and in the dark grace.
After meditating with my first meditation teacher, Arvis, for some time, I decided to do a weeklong silent Zen meditation retreat. Arvis ...
In the lap of luxury: COMO’s wellness escape in Ubud
Como Shambhala Estate, Ubud
You travel to some places to find your spiritual side. I found mine in Ubud.
By Julie Ravindran
Bali is known as the island of a thousand temples. It is home to a majority Hindu community living peacefully and spiritually in Indonesia, a country with the world’s largest muslim ...
Want yoga and surfing at one place? Can go to Canggu!
If you want to escape to a beach resort that offers peace and wellness, and also enjoy the thrill of surfing, stay at the Como Uma Canggu in Bali where you can enjoy both.
By Julie Ravindran
My husband and I set out on an adventure trip to Southeast Asia in November. ...
What Your Asana Practice Can Tell You About Your Life
YJ Influencer and psychologist Lauren Taus suggests looking to your practice to identify personalized goals that are also applicable to the rest of life.
However you usually prepare (or don’t) for January first, there is an energy of renewal in the air that you can leverage into authentic empowerment and purpose. ...
Lord of the Dance Pose (not-ah-raj-AHS-anna): Step by Step
Want to, like, connect with cosmic energy? Nataraja is another name for Shiva and his dance symbolizes cosmic energy. Natarajasana, or Lord of the Dance Pose.
We'll start with a modified version of the pose. The full pose will be described in the Variation section below.
(not-ah-raj-AHS-anna)
nata = actor, dancer, mime
raja = ...
Q+A: How Can I Heal Myself With Meditation?
The following meditation, when done regularly, brings self-esteem, self-love, and self-healing into the body. You can do it sitting down, but I suggest lying down with some support under your spine, such as a folded blanket or a bolster. I find that the heart can heal easier when it feels ...