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Coming To Terms With A Different Vision Of Motherhood

When I was barely 28, I learned that an underlying health condition had essentially thrust me into menopause in my twenties.

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The Transformative Power of the World Culture Festival

By Lisa P.

According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization(UNESCO), three-quarters of the world’s conflicts have a cultural dimension. Knowing this, we have to ask ourselves: how do we have less division and more harmony on the planet? Reggae artist Ziggy Marley believes that festivals can bring collective well-being, and he’s not the only one!

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Easy Yoga for Kids

By Lisa P.

Picture this: Mountains tumbling into headstands. Headstands morphing into speeding cycles. Bridges collapsing into roaring lions. Sound like a movie? Actually, they’re just scenes from a normal household where a child plays the lead role. Heavy on drama, kids are also born acrobats. Yoga postures, for instance, are natural poses for a child. In fact,

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10 Gratitude Activities to Do This Thanksgiving

By Lisa P.

It is the month of giving thanks for all our life’s blessings. After spending the last 2+ years wrapped in grief, fear, darkness, and illness, humanity is slowly starting to come out of the shadows of the pandemic. As emotional as the year has been, we strangely find that something like a pandemic has given

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Mental Health and Machismo: How to Help the Men You Love

By Lisa P.

Research indicates that more women than men suffer from mental health issues, but perhaps much of the difference scientists find when evaluating the prevalence of certain disorders has to do with societal expectations on gender and mental health. Men and women share the same neurotransmitters affecting mood, but hormonal differences result in displaying certain disorders

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Back to School with Meditation, and More!

By Lisa P.

It’s that time of year here in the US—kids are back in school! A great way parents and teachers can prepare them for all the challenges that will come their way—tests, extra-curriculars, bullying, time management, study habits and skills—gain relief from stress, and increase their mental powers is introducing them to the power of meditation

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The Ayurvedic Lunchbox for Kids

By Lisa P.

Just like adults, every child’s body is made up of the three doshas—vata, pitta, kapha. Vata-type kids are usually lean with an irregular appetite. Pitta children have a moderate physique and a sharp appetite. Kapha kids are solid, with mild appetites and slower digestion. No matter what constitution your child favors, it’s important to understand

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5 Ancient Ayurvedic Tips to Celebrate Mother’s Day

By Lisa P.

We’re all here because of our moms and for those of us who are moms, having kids is like having our hearts walk around outside our bodies. Whether a woman is a mother or not, the aspect of the divine feminine principle, Shakti, is ever-present with the ability to nurture, lead and be the strength

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Self-Care for Moms

By Lisa P.

Time comes at a premium for moms. According to a British study, parents on average get about 17 minutes of me-time every day. There never seems to be enough of it. And as a mom, when you think about your priorities, making time for self-care typically falls at the bottom of that list. According to

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Radiant Child Yoga with Shakta Khalsa

By Shakta Khalsa

We recently had the opportunity to speak with Shakta Khalsa, founder and director of Radiant Child® Yoga, and dive deeper into how she started her program and what to expect from it. She will be joining us for a retreat November 7- 11 to share her internationally-known training program for teaching yoga to children, and

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Coming To Terms With A Different Vision Of Motherhood

The Transformative Power of the World Culture Festival

Easy Yoga for Kids

10 Gratitude Activities to Do This Thanksgiving

Mental Health and Machismo: How to Help the Men You Love

Back to School with Meditation, and More!

The Ayurvedic Lunchbox for Kids

5 Ancient Ayurvedic Tips to Celebrate Mother’s Day

Self-Care for Moms

Radiant Child Yoga with Shakta Khalsa

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