How to handle political disagreements – and why it matters
It’s good to be committed to ideals. Conviction and devotion to important causes like peace, freedom, justice, etc. is what moves us forward. But how we approach our principals makes all the difference in the world — so I’m discovering. My husband and I don’t see eye to eye in this department. I’m a writer/yoga […]
How to age better, live longer and have fewer aches and pains
If only there were a pill. Imaginary quick fixes aside, there are probably a few ways to approach a topic like this. But as a yoga and meditation instructor, I have seen two factors have tremendously positive effects: mental discipline and a certain kind of fitness. First, habitual negativity, reactivity and compulsivity takes a toll […]
Here are 2 ways to increase your positivity now
Genuine happiness is not determined by our circumstances. It doesn’t arise from what we have or what we can do. Instead, research suggests that true happiness comes from a proactively cultivated positive mindset. It takes work. What’s involved? How does one cultivate said positive mindset? I’m glad you asked! A therapist once told me to […]
3 ways to raise your energy naturally
For a dose of energy, sans caffeine jitters, here are a few things to try. 1. Move. Opting for the stairs, especially when you’re tired, sounds like the worst idea ever. I get it. But if you can move past the dread, a jolt of energy often awaits. When we get going, our hearts respond. […]
Tone this part of your body to improve your quality of life
Chisel your abs if Mike the Situation is your hero. Otherwise, to improve your quality of life, I suggest exercising something else: your vagus nerve. Here’s how a toned vagus nerve looks: You’re cool as a cucumber, even in the midst of chaos. Sure, things tick you off. Getting cut off during rush hour in […]
Where does your stress show up?
We know that stress shows up in our bodies. There are three places where it is particularly easy to observe — both in others and ourselves. The forehead: When thoughts are troubling us in one way or another, the brow furrows and head tightens. The jaw: We often don’t know how to express ourselves, or […]
The way you breathe can tell you something about yourself
It’s said that the way you do anything is the way you do everything. This makes me feel uncomfortable when I think about the way I eat popcorn, but I do think the old saying is onto something. Unless we’re specifically paying attention, our defaults are strikingly standard. Test the theory out with a breathing […]
Tips for staying cool in mind and body this summer
Irritable. Short tempered. Red, flushed, fiery. These are classic signs of overheating. You may remember them from the last time you stepped outside. Staying balanced this time of a year — a state that lends itself to higher levels of thinking, creativity and intuition — means finding ways to stay cool. From a big picture […]