1. Alternate Nostril Breathing Alternate nostril breathing, also known as nadi shodhana, is a simple breathing technique that is often used to calm any anxieties before yoga or a meditation session. To practice alternate nostril breathing, assume a seated position with good posture that opens up your chest. Next, take the index and middle fingers of … Read more
You know how it goes. You sit awake at night scrolling on your phone – time doesn’t exist. At least you’re not even paying attention to the time until you look and realize it’s 2 o’clock in the morning – and you’re still refreshing your news feed waiting on Karen to post another ridiculous political … Read more
Back to School Stress Management Stress affects anyone and everyone at one point or another in life, and it does not discriminate against age or where one may be at with their life situation. The beginning of the school year can be an especially stressful time for parents and particularly students, no matter what grade … Read more
Self-care is key to maintaining good mental health, but how do you know which mental health activities will have the most positive impact on your mental well-being? While eating a delicious bowl of chocolate brownie ice cream and binge-watching episodes of your favorite romcom TV series is a totally acceptable way to unwind and give … Read more
For several millennia, practitioners of meditation, yoga and monastic prayer have emphasized the incredible importance and mind-body benefits of proper breathing. However, it is only in the last few years that scientists have begun to make the very same claims. Breathing is easy. So easy that our brains do it for us and we don’t … Read more
H Friends enrich our lives as we grow, learn, and deal with life. And several studies have shown that the more quality friendships you have, the longer you may actually live! But how do you know if your friends are helping you to live your best life or dragging you down? Toxic friendships can cause … Read more