There are so many ways we can take care of ourselves in body, mind, and spirit. It helps when we are open to something we have never tried before—sometimes just the act of trying something new can shift our energy and consciousness, providing fresh perspective and a change in attitude. Read these great tips from Kripalu experts on lifting and soothing yourself this winter.
Read MoreResearch has shown that Metta Meditation Increases Positive Emotions & Decreases Negative Emotions.
In a landmark study, Barbara Frederickson and her colleagues (Fredrickson, Cohn, Coffey, Pek, & Finkel, 2008) found that practicing seven weeks of lovingkindness meditation increased love, joy, contentment, gratitude, pride, hope, interest, amusement, and awe.
Read MoreNature is replete with various rhythms and cycles - day follows night, night follows day, seasons come and go. Similarly, there are biological rhythms to our bodies, minds, and emotions. When our inner world is in sync with the natural cycles around us, we feel a sense of harmony, and well-being. When we are disconnected in this way, our stress and discomfort increases, we grow discontent and our vitality diminishes.
Read MoreEnjoy an incredible re-entry after completing rejuvenating yourself on my Deep Retreat: The Elements and The Equinox in Costa Rica's Blue Zone.
I am excited to be returning to Costa Rica's Blue Zone this year with Pravassa Wellness Travel. Last year was truly one of my most remarkable retreats and as a testament, we have only a few spots left open now.
Read MoreI'm so excited to be one of 25 featured experts in women’s empowerment and yoga for an upcoming online event, where we will share personal stories and encouragement to live our authentic selves, even in the face of self-doubt or fear.
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Resolutions? Intentions? Aspirations? Rituals? Ceremonies? These only carry the power and importance that we, ourselves, attribute to them.
Having said, that let's consider some historic and modern sutras (aphorisms) regarding 'thinking' and how they impact our actions and what we manifest.
Read MoreNew Year's is often a time to create resolutions. To fix, change, or improve ourselves: to become happier. However, in resolution setting we tend to disregard the essential wisdom that the journey is not in 'fixing' ourselves, but rather in 'revealing' our inherently exquisite selves.
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