We are often faced with the challenges and demands of everyday life: work, school, family, household chores, etc. The most difficult challenge of all is navigating yourself through these demands with a calm mind and giving each component the full attention it needs. Yoga can be a great tool for
Spring has sprung — and this season, we encourage you to get back to the fundamentals of what brings you joy and happiness. Take a moment to reflect: What gets you out of bed every morning? Is there something you look forward to doing? Each day should bring you joy.
“The more you celebrate your life,” Oprah Winfrey once said, “the more there is to celebrate.” Rather than waiting for a holiday or a major milestone, actively seek out things to celebrate. Instead of focusing on all of the things you still have to accomplish, spend some time thinking about
Take a moment to read the story below. An old Cherokee was teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight, and it is between two wolves. One is evil — he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed,
Technology has quickly become the centerpiece of almost everyone’s days. On average, a person watches about four hours of TV per day and uses any sort of digital device, including the computer, for over 17 hours per day. Right now, take a look around to see how many devices you
Rest is a bodily state characterized by minimal labor and exertion. Recovery is the process of returning to your normal state after a period of exhaustion. The goals of rest and recovery are to reduce anxiousness, help our bodies recuperate after an exercise bout and restore us to a calm
Read the following statements. Do they apply to you presently? I fall asleep within 15-20 minutes of lying down I regularly sleep a total of 7-9 hours in a 24-hour period My sleep is continuous; I don’t have long periods of lying awake when I should be sleeping I wake
Breathing seems simple, right? We breathe every day without having to think about it. But how often do you consciously focus on the technique itself? Focused and controlled breathing benefits your body and mind. From a physical standpoint, controlled breathing helps your diaphragm. This muscle is often in a squished
We are seven weeks into the challenge. While the tasks in this challenge haven’t been complicated, you may still find them difficult because they require motivation, self-discipline, grit and consistency. Over the past few weeks, have you had moments when you didn’t feel like working out or eating healthy? Perhaps
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