You hear a lot about the luck a Bamboo plant brings, and how it increases the Feng Shui in our homes—it is a great gift during Chinese New Year. But what some people don’t know is that the ‘Lucky Bamboo’ plant is actually not really a Bamboo. It is a ...

Try practicing meditation techniques on the yoga mat to connect yourself with a secure spot that radiates positive energy. Studies suggest that meditation increases activity in areas of the brain associated with positive feelings, that it supports the immune system, and lowers levels of the stress hormone cortisol. It is ...

1 drop of water = 1 ounce of fluid  Source: Yoga Journal Singapore This article was first published in the print ediiton of Yoga Journal Singapore, which is now Yogahood Online.

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Looking to refresh your mindfulness practice? Step outside: The flowers blooming all around you can actually be powerful meditation tools. Picking blooms and arranging a bouquet, when done mindfully, becomes a fragrant and calming moving meditation—one that may help you feel just as relaxed as a session on your cushion ...

When stocking up on spring greens at your local farmers’ market, keep an eye out for tiny shoots labeled “microgreens.” The seedlings of vegetables and herbs like arugula, cabbage, cilantro, spinach, and radishes are popular with chefs and nutritionists alike thanks to their unique flavors, vibrant colors, and powerful health ...

There are no hard-and-fast rules—better to discover for yourself what best serves you. If you do choose to do yoga, skip inversions. During your cycle, your body’s energy is naturally moving downward, and inversions reverse that movement. There is a quietness in our bodies during the menstrual cycle; forward bends, ...

For mindful eaters, here’s a book worth picking up. In Ravenous: A Food Lover’s Journey from Obsession to Freedom, long-time yoga practitioner Dayna Macy travels across the United States, meeting farmers, food artisans, a Zen Chef, renowned yoga teachers, a forager, a chocolatier and others, to understand where her meals ...

Hatha yoga is shown to improve the biochemical and oxidative stress profiles and anti-oxidant status in type 2 diabetic patients, according to research papers shared by an Indian yoga university, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA). At a 2017 conference in Singapore about the benefits of Yoga and Ayurveda in combating ...

Whether you’re wrestling with a monkey mind, or you can’t seem to bust out of a negative-thinking rut, or you need a quick mental break at work, there’s a new mindfulness practice that’s as effective as it is pretty: the DIY glitter jar. “Think of a glitter jar as a ...

Refresh your complexion with these toxin-free masks made from botanical ingredients—no spendy spa trip required-By Elizabeth Marglin 1) REVIVE Made from breathable Ecoderma fabric, Orgaid’s Vitamin C & Revitalizing Organic Sheet Mask allows potent antioxidants, such as orange peel and pomegranate, to deeply infuse your skin with minimal effort—no rinse needed ($8 ...

Four important questions to ask yourself before you take a sabbatical Yes, taking a break can be one of the biggest gifts you give yourself. But it can also mean a major change in your life- style—both for you and your loved ones. That’s why it pays to explore and identify ...