Holistic wellness continuously seems to gain more momentum as people everywhere are dissatisfied with the one-size-fits-all mentality. As a result, they are looking to implement multiple forms of self-care into their lives to improve their holistic wellness. With this attitude in mind, The Journal of American College Health researched the effects of a holistic model […]
Mindfulness and exercise. These two unassumingly related activities share the same impetus: a drive dedicated to improving and bettering the self. If part of your mindfulness and exercising journey is to improve your mental health, you can actually combine the two for maximum benefits. A 2016 study following 52 individuals in an eight-week mental and […]
I’m sure you’re all familiar with the concept of journaling; it’s simple, you grab a journal and jot down goals, reflect on your day, draw.. typically anything goes. However, new research on journal writing therapy demonstrates that curating what to write in your journal can directly improve your mental health. “Whether you’re keeping a […]
“Each morning we are born again, what we do today is what matters most.” – Buddha Mornings can set the tone for your entire day, therefore it is important to use your time wisely. The first 30 to 120 minutes of your day should be utilized as a foundation. That time should be filled with what makes […]
Did you know that daily midday naps are linked to lower blood pressure levels and may also help ward off several cardiovascular diseases? The research findings that were presented at the European Society of Cardiology during an annual conference in London revealed the findings. After adjusting for other factors that could influence blood pressure such as age, […]
It may look and feel a little funny, but Nadi Shodhan Pranayama, as demonstrated in our class Alternate Nostril Breathing, can provide you with an array of health benefits. Nadi Shodhan Pranayama, which translates to “subtle energy clearing breathing technique” in Sanskrit, is a form of yogic breathing which originated in ancient India. The technique […]
Breathing is something that we do all day, every day, typically without thinking. It’s automatic and intuitive and without it, well, we wouldn’t be alive. There are a lot of functions in the body that work without thinking and psychologists have developed an analogy to categorize how our brain processes this type of thinking versus […]
Having close friends is an obvious plus but did you know they may help you live longer? There are many emotional advantages to having strong social relationships with others and scientists have begun diving deeper into their long term effects. Some of the advantages that have been studied are… Intimacy Social integration or sense of belonging Opportunity […]
According to Forbes, over 37 million people practice yoga in the United States alone. We wanted to make sure that this incredible exercise was accessible to all ages, including children, and created our “Mindful Yoga For Kids Series.” In general, yoga is being understood as a complementary mind-body intervention for physical and mental health conditions. […]
“Confidence is not ‘they will like me.’ Confidence is ‘I’ll be fine if they don’t.’” – Christina Grimme When it comes to working on our overall wellbeing, we often think to work on our diets, start new fitness routines, practice meditations, etc. These are all important aspects of our wellbeing, but here at […]