Healthy and Inspired Living
Iyengar yoga is one of the most popular forms of yoga in the United States. Created by Shri B.K.S. Iyengar, this type of yoga is particularly well-suited for people with back problems and for people who suffer from stress (two conditions that often go together). Iyengar yoga has been around for over 60 years, and… [Read Full Story]
We are fortunate to be experiencing a great shift in consciousness in Western Culture, where integrating highlights of Eastern practices such as yoga and meditation are helping us to slow down and adjust the way we experience life. Part of this revolution is the practice of Mindfulness, and part of being mindful is practicing being… [Read Full Story]
As the leaves begin to fall from the trees, so should some of the pressure on ourselves to be doing, moving and achieving. If we were to follow the true rhythms of the season, we’d be preparing for our own sort of death, much like that of winter. Not a death per se, but a… [Read Full Story]
We tend to spend so much time living in the future or dwelling in the past, we recognize something special has happened when we spend some time in the present moment. You know, like when you get really absorbed in a task or project, and upon finishing you feel like you just took a mini… [Read Full Story]
With change being the only certainty in life, one would imagine that humans would adapt and become comfortable in this state of constant reformation. But, no; instead we anticipate that the bad moments are going to last forever, and we try to stop time when we find a warm spot in which to rest. Learning… [Read Full Story]
When did you last stop and do NOTHING? There is actually power in doing nothing. Think how many people meditate or pray? Just being aware of your surroundings, whilst doing nothing, is good for you and here’s why. Taking a break can help you remember more. The brain actually relies on time out to reorganise… [Read Full Story]
How do you feel when I say the word “multitasking”? Do you feel overwhelmed? Or do you proudly say that you’re a good multitasker? Does it stress you out? Or do you feel efficient? As a health professional, I’m supposed to tell you that multitasking may be bad for your health. After all, your focus… [Read Full Story]
Summer is a perfect time to practice chilling out. The world collectively shares this mindset as we see people all around us slowing down, putting their feet up and taking plenty of rest. Even social constructs tend to be more lax, such as the amount of clothing appropriate to wear in public. But by practicing… [Read Full Story]
Derived from Buddhist philosophy, “radical acceptance” is the life-changing practice of simply accepting what is. You might think this to be an obvious approach – of course you have to accept what is, or you might think this approach sounds too passive to be effective. Well, despite its apparent obviousness, radical acceptance is practiced less… [Read Full Story]
When we feel wronged by someone, one of the ways in which we protect ourselves from future hurts is by staying angry and holding on to the bitter memory of what was done. In reality, life will always present you with opportunities to hold on to angers and injustices. From time to time, we get… [Read Full Story]
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