Exercise is essential to living a healthy life. The benefits of exercise are huge, from physical and mental wellness to social and professional enhancement. Joel Chery, a business professional and fitness enthusiast who graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, shares how exercise can enhance anyone’s daily life and help them meet their goals. Physical Benefits The […]
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Dr. David Hepburn Dispels 6 Common Myths About Cannabis
Even as cannabis use becomes more accepted in the United States and Canada, many myths are surrounding the drug and its effects. Cannabis is a highly effective treatment for many ailments of the body and mind, and it can take its place among traditional safe remedies. It can also be a form of recreation for […]
Dr. Jeffrey Morgan Explains What Heart Failure Is and How to Prevent It
In the course of heart failure, the heart loses its ability to keep up with its workload within the body. Blood is not pumped efficiently throughout the body, affecting bodily systems like the brain and kidneys. Heart failure is a progressive condition for which there is no cure. Treatments and solutions are available to help […]
Yelian Garcia Explains How Traveling to Exotic Locations Helps Boost Focus and Efficiency
Traveling has been known as one of the best ways to relax and learn for many years. After all, it is a perfect opportunity to experience new cultures, people, and places. Consequently, one will be able to enjoy unknown scenery and take away some wonderful lessons. When it comes to exotic locations, however, everything seems […]
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Julie Gagnon-Erickson: Advice For Pilates Beginners
Beginners may decide to try Pilates because they have heard it can lead to a longer, leaner physique, sculpted abs, core strength and perfect posture. Although Pilates is a fantastic solution for lots of bodies, it is not an easy one. In fact, the very opposite tends to be true. Beginning and Basic Pilates can be so beneficial for students of all abilities, yet very challenging physically and mentally. So, what are some of the most useful pieces of advice that those who are just starting their journey could use?
Shawn Grzybowski Highlights Some Key Benefits of Mountain Biking
Mountain biking is an exercise that benefits not only physical health but also foster positive mental health. When people go out into nature to mountain bike, they feel a deep connection with the landscapes they experience. The joy of mountain biking lies not only in the adrenaline rush it creates but also in the sense of unity with the natural world.
25 Again on the Importance of Getting Enough Sleep
There are certain things that all people should do to maintain optimal levels of health. These include maintaining a proper diet, engaging in regular physical activity, and getting enough rest. Often times, however, that last requirement is difficult to meet given how busy schedules can be.
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Aaravindha Himadra Explains the Beginners Path to Meditation
Meditation is a powerful and approachable practice that helps to center and align the body, mind, and spirit. Many people are hesitant to begin meditating because they feel pressure to turn off their thoughts. It’s fundamentally impossible to do that. Unfortunately, this misconception of the basic precepts of meditation has prevented many people from enjoying its benefits.
Brett Balick and the Power of Music
Music has the unique power of helping people relieve stress. It touches the soul and brings out hidden emotions. When we listen to music, we have the power to change our mental landscape and to bring our minds to a healthier point of being.
Padma Aon Prakasha Shares Techniques for Meaningful Self-Improvement
Many people feel like they are moving through life without a sense of purpose. Lost and adrift, people want to change their lives, but they aren’t sure where to start. Padma Aon Prakasha, a renowned author, musician, and public speaker offers these strategies to achieve self-realization and to realize each person’s potential.
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Uma Inder on the Mental Health Benefits of Yoga
Western medicine is just beginning to recognize the benefits of the ancient Indian spiritual practice of yoga. Uma Inder, a respected yoga instructor, and Ayurvedic practitioner examine the reasons why people with mental health concerns like depression and anxiety should consider adding a yoga practice to their lives.
Hatha Yoga
CenteringOne thing I like to do when I start a yoga session, either by myself or when I’m teaching, is, beginning with centering. I find that centering is important. I like to begin with sighs and releasing breathe. And close my eyes. I tell myself to leave the worries and troubles and concerns outside at the door.
Agni Yoga
Agni Yoga is a synthesis of all yoga paths, particularly Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Raja Yoga. Agni is the Sanskrit word for Fire, the Creative Fire of the Cosmos, the Fire that is seen in varying degrees at the foundation of all Yogas. As such, it is the Yoga of the coming Fiery Epoch which has been predicted in all the ancient Hindu scriptures. Agni Yoga is also referred to as the Teaching of The Maitreya, the next World Teacher, and the Teaching of the Heart, as it is the Heart Center which is the repository of this Fiery Synthesis of Yogas.