You may have heard mention of your chakras in yoga class — maybe someone even told you that one of your chakras is blocked. Though the terminology may be new to you, it has ancient roots, dating back to as early as 1500 BC, where it was mentioned in the Hindu Sanskrit text called the Vedas. Chakra is a Sanskrit word which literally means “wheel.” Each of the seven chakras ... Continue Reading
The Power Of Positive Thinking: Can It Help You?
Positive thinking can heal your mind and your body, and it’s time we learned why and how. Each and every functional person is born with a brain. That brain is responsible for instructing the body on how to react in any given situation. If it perceives a threat, it’ll react with “stress hormones.” If it perceives pleasure, it’ll react with “happy hormones.” The thing is, ... Continue Reading
Mindful Eating: Your Key To Longevity And A Healthy Life
If you follow the latest food trends, you’ve probably heard about mindful eating and its reported health benefits — but what is mindful eating exactly? And how might it benefit you? Read on to find out! The Origins of Mindful Eating Mindful eating originally comes from Buddhism and is simply the idea of meditating on eating; becoming mindful of what you eat and why. In ... Continue Reading
3 Meditation Techniques For Relieving Anxiety and Stress
We’ve all been there. You’re feeling overwhelmed, annoyed, and frustrated—your chest starts to constrict. You either want to crawl into a hole and hide or scream at your partner, at your colleague, your boss, your parents, your kids… Everyone experiences stress and, to a certain degree, it’s a positive thing. Without it, we wouldn't advance in life. We would have no drive to ... Continue Reading
This Is One of the Best Ways To Improve Your Focus
Creative types swear by it. You too will find it to be worth the effort: A healthy fix of silence could do you some good. Read more, in this article from HuffPost, about how your relationship with quiet could improve your skills when it comes to work, friendships and happiness. For many of us, the true silence only comes when we close our eyes and turn in for the night. Even ... Continue Reading
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