Are you stuck on what to give Dad this Father’s Day? Want something unique and meaningful that shows him how much you appreciate and admire him? Instead of another tool for the toolbelt or a beer subscription, this Father’s Day, go deeper and give your Dad something nourishing for his heart and soul. As much …
I recently went to the Art of Living Retreat Center in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to experience the Happiness Retreat—a meditation and breathwork retreat that is offered twice a week (mid-week and weekends). Our teacher, Charlie Baldwin, lives and works at the Center, organizing and leading a variety of retreats and workshops. …
It can be easy to mistake inaction for self-care. Although we are a generation tired of overdoing things—over-consuming, overworking, overthinking—self-care does not necessarily mean the opposite. Not doing what your body and mind need you to do or act on is self-sabotage. It is important to understand the difference to know whether you’re actually taking …
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If you practice Ayurveda, you will learn that oils are ubiquitous in the therapeutic treatments that prevail. This is because oils find their way into every “doorway” of the human body. One such oil application is shirodhara, known for its ability to assuage anxiety, eliminate toxins and mental exhaustion, and relieve stress. WHAT IS SHIRODHARA? …
Imagine a hymn gently sung in a church in your neighborhood, or picture yourself visiting a Buddhist temple in the mountains in Asia where the silence is broken only by deep but soft chanting interspersed with gong sounds and chimes. Unlike the noise of a car honking behind you, the ones mentioned above are soothing, …
Stress, burnout, anxiety, depression—these words have all become commonplace today. While many people turn to illicit drugs, alcohol, or pharmaceuticals to cope, finding holistic ways to relieve stress and deal with its byproducts is essential. The pandemic, inflation, conflicts, mass layoffs, deadlines, and the constant pressure to meet our expectations and those of our families …
In yoga, think of bandhas as physical and subtle ‘locks’ that protect and channel your prana (life energy) in the right direction. Typically, you feel energized and recharged after practicing them. So when your yoga instructor asks you to ‘apply the locks or bandhas,’ you essentially lock the flow of energy in at specific points …
(and How to Overcome Them) Do you remember the first time you tried green tea? You probably didn’t care much for it. All you knew was it was good for you. Similarly, sitting in a silent meditation retreat can initially seem challenging, especially when we are so used to the relentless activity and constant external …
“I’m getting negative vibes.” How often do we hear people say that when they cannot explain why they feel like running away from certain people or situations? Unfortunately, the reality is that negative energy that feels dark, abusive, and heavy can fill environments, people, and even our minds. But there are signs we can look …
Managing grief can be a challenge. Here are five tips and tricks plus breathwork to help you get through a loss of any kind. Too much grief can weigh us and make us feel like the wind—or our very life force—has been knocked out of us. Sometimes we know what we are grieving, and sometimes …
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