Living in a constant state of stress and anxiety seems to be the new norm for many people, but not without its drastic consequences. It zaps your vital energy, weakens your immune system, disrupts your sleep, causes you to be overly reactive, and results in less than optimal living.

Anti-anxiety and antidepressant drugs are some of the most prescribed in the US, but they're not...

According to the ancient yogic texts, AUM or OM is considered the sacred sound of creation. If you take a closer look at exactly what happens physiologically when you make this sound, you’ll understand it’s health-promoting properties.

When you make a single tone sound for an extended length of time you are naturally extending the exhale, which activates the parasympathetic...

Breathwork is a really powerful tool for emotional health and wellbeing and for clearing past traumas and emotional imprints that might not be serving you any longer. Often times, the hardest imprints and traumas to clear are those that were formed from the womb through the age of about six to seven. Many times, we don't even consciously remember some of the experiences that may be impacting us...

Holding onto past grudges and resentment can bring a lot of negative energies into your life. It can also take a toll on your emotional well-being and mental health. The best way to move on from this negativity is to forgive those who hurt you.

You may have consciously decided to be more forgiving and more positive, but you find the negative emotions, resentment, and bitterness are still there....

Over the past few months, I’ve been spending a lot of time contemplating everything that’s going on in our world today. From the pandemic to racial injustice and everything in between. It’s a lot to take in and process.

I’ve read a lot, I’ve meditated, I’ve listened to what others have to say. And one thing I know for sure is that more and more people are...

The benefits of essential oils are numerous as are the benefits of breathwork. So why not use the two together? Integrating essential oils with your breathwork or meditation practice is good for so many reasons.

Both essential oils and breathwork provide benefits to your physical, mental, emotional, and even spiritual health and wellbeing. When you use essential oils with breathwork, you can...

Breathwork is a powerful tool to promote physical healing, calm the nervous system, release fears, and soothe anxiety. It's a deep form of meditation that you can access quickly. Tuning into your breath, slowing it down and modifying in different ways allows you to consciously influence your autonomic nervous system – change your heart rate, digestion, body temperature,...

I’ve been spending more time lately in quiet reflection and meditation. One of the things I’ve become more aware of and conscious of is how I’m treating the environment. In celebration of Earth Day, I’m sharing some ideas with you.

What role am I playing in its destruction or its vitality? Am I supporting the earth? Or are my actions causing harm? As we celebrate Earth...

 

Guest Post: By Emlyee Modestino

The thyroid gland regulates a lot of things inside your body, such as metabolism, blood pressure, heart rate, and body temperature. The thyroid also indirectly influences other hormones, including serotonin and dopamine, which manage moods and energy levels. Thyroid health is important to overall health.

An imbalance in the group of hormones the gland...

It’s an interesting time right now with businesses shut down, social distancing, and staying at home a lot more than usual. Even a trip to the grocery store with the shelves fully stocked seems like a luxury these days! You might be finding it a little more difficult to prepare healthy meals if you don’t have the foods and ingredients you’re used to.

By now, you’ve...