At Home Rituals
Going through a divorce, my world was askew. Physically, I was paying attention to my core with exercise, but emotionally I was a wreck. When my yoga teacher, Claudia, ...
We all have challenges and moments of negativity in our lives, and no one can possibly be happy 24/7. It isn’t, well, human. There are things we can do, however, ...
“Physiologically, deep breathing increases lung capacity, strengthens the respiratory and circulatory systems, boosts the immune system by moving lymph throughout ...
When we let go of material clutter by giving away some of our belongings, we create more space in our lives for movement and for light—we also create possibility. ...
Whether it’s the nostalgia you experience listening to an 80’s tune or getting revved up by your customized ‘workout playlist’, music has ...
Though we may say “thanks” countless times each day, really practicing gratitude requires reflection and open-hearted sincerity. Mark Nasralla, former ...
Reiki practitioners, feng shui consultants, and dozens of other healthcare practitioners from massage therapists to spiritual counselors recognize and work with ...
De-stressing begins long before you even start your treatment at the new Willow Stream Spa at the spectacular Fairmont Acapulco Princess hotel. A luxurious pre-spa ...
Though we rely less on our feet for long distance transport and while shoes have evolved significantly (for better and for worse) since Biblical times, the footbath ...
In different traditions, from dance, yoga, or chi kung, to musical performances and spiritual practice, the intentional use of gestures can influence our thoughts, ...
Ana Forrest, the founder of Forrest Yoga, a vigorous style of yoga, has recently developed the ultimate yoga collection—her Five-Day Intensive Course featuring ...
It would do us all well to remember Gandhi’s words during the holidays, when social commitments and family obligations agitate our calendars and emotions. But ...
“Mantras are life-changing words or sounds used in ritual and meditation,” says Steven Halpern, who has recorded healing mantras chanted and sung by ...
While we may often think of smudging as being a Native American ceremony, burning herbs, plants, and incense has roots in nearly every culture worldwide. From the ...
Think of a journal as a room for your thoughts—a special place to write down your fears, your dreams, your goals, or simply a place to record how you feel. ...
