From a spiritual or metaphysical perspective, certain practices involving exercise, food, and other holistic techniques can help support emotional and mental well-being, including the prevention of suicidal thoughts. Here are some tips and techniques you could recommend in these areas: 1. Exercise (Including Yoga) Regular physical activity is known to positively affect mental and emotional well-being. From a spiritual perspective,…
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How Yoga Promotes Digestive Wellness Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection
In recent years, the term “gut-brain connection” has gained significant attention, particularly in the fields of wellness and holistic health. This connection refers to the complex communication network that exists between your digestive system and your brain. Interestingly, this relationship is bidirectional, meaning that your gut can influence your brain, and vice versa. This dynamic interaction is not only crucial…
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Attention Yoga Newbies!!! 4 Common Mistakes Made by Yoga Newcomers
Are you brand new to yoga? If so, you might be making some of these common mistakes, from when and how to practice yoga to the moves themselves. By avoiding these mistakes, you will be more inclined to continue practicing yoga (as a way of life) and decrease your chances of causing injuries. Do not practice asanas merely by looking…
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Yoga for Eye Strain Simple Eye Exercises You Can Do at Home or Work
Most people know what it’s like to have eye strain. As visually dependent technology becomes more and more widespread, it is becoming more common for people to experience some kind of discomfort from staring at a device or screen for extended periods. Fortunately, there are a few things that you can do to help reduce the negative effects of digital…
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Yoga for Summer Blues Here's Why You Should Give Yoga a Try
The kids are out of control, your job is a hassle, and to top it all off, you have no time for yourself. If anyone told you that you could reach a state of physical and emotional bliss, you’d say they were nuts. But believe it or not, you can beat the blues with yoga! Yoga is a great mood…
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Ready, Set, Go!!! – Yoga at Home? (Part 4) Calling All Yoga Newbies...
Calling All Yoga Newbies… In this spotlight, we combine three articles on the beginning yogi as it pertains to getting started with yoga at home. In the first article, we discuss finding (or making) a sacred space in your current home. In the second article, we provide suggestions for finding a remote yoga teacher, whether through on-demand or live yoga…
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Yoga at Home? (Part 3) The Top 4 Tools & Props You'll Want/Need
Now that we’ve secured a sacred space in your home, and decided on your preferred yoga style, teacher, and platform or studio, now it’s time to ensure that you have the right yoga gear. This article will highlight common yoga tools and props you’ll need for effective home practice. Of course, you don’t have to buy these items but it’s…
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Yoga at Home? (Part 2) Finding the Right Yoga Teacher...
Now that we’ve gotten our sacred space squared away (or at least a work-in-progress), it’s now time to search for the teacher that’s right for you. You might want to start by identifying your preferred yoga style first. In the past two years or so, many yoga studios were forced to temporarily close and weren’t able to reopen. When they were…
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Yoga at Home? (Part 1) First Things First...You Need a Dedicated Space
Honestly, the hardest part of starting a personal yoga practice lies with being solely responsible for your own preparation, progress, and perspiration. Sure, there are tons of free and subscription-based yoga videos available on the Internet. Perhaps, your in-person studio – if you have one – likely offers online Zoom classes as well. Furthermore, you may be one of those…
