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Danielle McKee | February 15, 2019

5 Simple Steps to Meditate Your Way Through Anxiety

Meditation and anxiety aren't exactly opposites. But you can use meditation to help you cope with anxiety (even if it arises during practice!). Here's how.
Danielle McKee | February 11, 2019

12 Steps to Create a DIY At-Home Wellness Retreat for Yourself

A home retreat is a low or no cost way to recharge and treat yo'self. Follow these 12 steps to create a DIY at home retreat for wellness and relaxation.
Krysta Shannon | January 28, 2019

12 Skin Care Routine Hacks for Radiant + Healthy Skin

If you want to look your age (or younger) and remain youthful and radiant, do these 12 skin care routine hacks for radiant, healthy skin.
Emmy Schneider-Green | January 24, 2019

5 Surprising Health Benefits and Uses of Peppermint Oil

Peppermint oil deserves a place in your medicine cabinet as a powerful natural remedy. Find out all the peppermint health benefits here!

Krysta Shannon | April 23, 2018

Healthy Life Hack! 50 Amazing Uses for Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is super popular and it's because there is a huge range of coconut oil uses. From cooking to beauty, find out all the ways you can use it here.
YogiApproved | April 2, 2018

Our Favorite Yoga and Healthy Lifestyle Products – April

Our Favorite Things is a monthly recurring feature highlighting 5 of our editor’s favorite yoga and healthy lifestyle finds that we want to share with you.
Bianca Williams | March 18, 2018

4 Ways Drinking a Glass of Red Wine Contributes to Good Health – Cheers to That!

When consumed in moderation, drinking red wine benefits your health. Learn four compelling ways that a glass of red wine can be beneficial to your health.
Ashton August | March 14, 2018

The Ultimate Guide to DIY Natural Cleaning Products (Infographic)

Almost all household cleaning products have an all natural, organic, counterpart. Here is a fantastic infographic showing you some healthier options to those dangerous bottles that live under your sink.
Krysta Shannon | February 9, 2018

10 Signs You Are in a Healthy Relationship with Yourself

It’s not selfish to take care of yourself and make your happiness a priority. Here are 10 signs you're in a healthy relationship with yourself.
Megan Johnson | December 26, 2017

Actress Kristen Bell Shares Her 10 Favorite Self-Care Tips

Everyone loves actress Kristen Bell. She often shares advice in interviews, and she has a lot of helpful self-care tips you’re sure to benefit from.
YogiApproved | November 29, 2017

A Beginner’s Guide to Essential Oils – What You Need to Know to Get Started (Video)

Essential oils are derived from a broad range of plants. They have many uses and benefits. Learn everything you need to know about essential oils here!
Katherine Smith | October 17, 2017

What Is Ayurveda? Here’s a Crash Course in Everything You Need to Know

Ayurveda is an ancient holistic system for healthy living closely connected to yoga. Ayurveda promotes balance - learn everything you need to know here!
Dr. Corey King | October 14, 2017

7 Signs You May Be Suffering from an Autoimmune Condition (From an Integrative Doctor)

Autoimmune, a health condition where the body is attacking itself, destroying tissue, causing inflammation, & creating health symptoms. Here are the signs:
Ashton August | September 26, 2017

What’s Living On Your Yoga Mat? (Prepare to Be Grossed Out)

When is the last time you cleaned your yoga mat? Learn about all the nasty germs that could be living on your mat, plus how to keep it clean and germ-free.
Christie Cole | March 4, 2017

Practice These 5 Yoga Poses to Relieve Cold + Flu Symptoms

It was just a sniffle. Then it seemed like allergies. But suddenly you have a runny nose ....
Marci Barton | February 3, 2017

Darn Delicious Protein Power-Fuel Pancakes (Recipe)

These pancakes are so tasty and tender. Customize your power protein pancakes with almond butter, bananas, berries, or maybe just classic maple syrup.
Sahara Rose | January 28, 2017

Why You Shouldn’t Drink Green Smoothies During Winter + What to Eat Instead

Green juices are extremely cooling in property and drinking them year-round depletes the digestive fire, which not only leads to digestive issues but also hair loss, dry skin, anxiety, insomnia and other Vata-related issues.
Christie Cole | December 23, 2016

Easy Party Appetizers For the Holidays or Whenever!

Easy Party Appetizers. Here are six fabulous, easy-peasy appetizers that will make it seem like you have a team of elves slaving away in a back kitchen.
Emily Stewart | December 14, 2016

5 Surprising Benefits of Practicing Both Yoga AND Pilates

The relationship between yoga and Pilates is an interesting one. As an instructor trained in a variety of group fitness styles, I think one of the best things we can ultimately do for our own bodies is keep them guessing. By incorporating different types of exercises, we’ll have greater awareness of how we tend to move.
Jillian Grabarczyk | December 11, 2016

Moon Phases, Their Meanings, and How They Impact You

As the closest astronomical body to us, the Moon has a powerful influence on us as spiritual bodies. The Full Moon offers the most profound energies that we can absorb, while the New Moon is the next most powerful energy.
Elisha Thompson | October 14, 2016

These Yoga Poses Are Perfect for the Female Body

While yoga is universally beneficial to both genders, there are specific poses that particularly benefit the female body and mind.
Michelle Stanger | September 27, 2016

Abdominal Anatomy + Yoga Poses to Strengthen Your Full Core

Having full core awareness and a solid understanding of the core’s anatomy is a very important part of your yoga practice.
Maria Moscato | September 16, 2016

Chakra Tune-Up: How to Keep Your Energy Clean and Balanced

While each chakra spirals their own energy of color, the nadis transport it to the cells of our body.
Jessica Gomes | September 12, 2016

Where and Why Your Body Stores Fat + How to Shed Weight For Good

Understanding how and why it happens is the first step to creating a plan on how you can also lose fat. Use these five lessons as a starting point for your fat loss solution!
Taylor Winn | September 9, 2016

Qi, Meridians, Yin & Yang: An In-Depth Look at Acupuncture

Chinese medical system was developed, and from it was born a brilliant, intricate system comprised of qi, yin/yang, meridians, acupuncture points and the many connections to the organ systems as well as to different parts of the body.
Elisha Thompson | September 8, 2016

All About Body Image: How Getting Naked Can Cultivate Self-Acceptance

It wasn't until yoga found me that I began to let go of all those preconceived notions of what my body ‘should’ look and feel like that I began to accept and love it.
Teresa Mason | September 8, 2016

The Key to Developing More Patience – This Works for Everyone!

Without a doubt, practicing detachment from life’s small obstacles has truly transformed my ability to have patience.
Nicole Granato | September 4, 2016

Do You Know About These 5 Secret Superfoods?

Incorporate these superfoods into your diet to achieve their ultimate health benefits. Here’s to clean and healthy living!
Kerry Fantelli | September 1, 2016

Exercise Your No Muscle: How to Set Boundaries and Stand up for Yourself

Learning how to say no is the beginning of a powerful journey of truly caring for yourself. We all know that when we are cared for, we are able to care so much more for others.
Celsea Jenkins | August 28, 2016

Eat These 6 Foods For Healthy, Shiny, Gorgeous Hair

Adjusting your diet, however, can play a huge role in giving you healthier skin and hair. Superfoods from this list ... keep your hair shiny and healthy and protect it from environmental damage.
Aimee Hughes | August 26, 2016

How to Improve Your Meditation Practice

Have you come to a place in your meditation practice that needs some encouragement? How have you helped deepen your own practice?
Devakar Sandhu | August 26, 2016

Practice These Yoga Poses to Relieve Headaches

The next time you have a headache, try a few of these yoga poses before turning to the medicine cabinet. You’ll be surprised just how effective this holistic approach to relieving headaches can be.
Jessica Gomes | August 14, 2016

How To Stay Healthy on a Vegan Diet

Going vegan is a great opportunity to try new foods, get creative in the kitchen with different and to eat more mindfully.
JoAnn DeLeau | August 5, 2016

8 Life Hacks That Guarantee a Healthier & Happier You

There are countless ways to improve your quality of life, and most of them are relatively easy to implement. Create a healthier, happier you.
Ashton Aiden | August 5, 2016

Three Cleansing Kriyas (Techniques) for Pure Mind and Body

Not only do the Kriyas open our energy field and cleanse our astral body; they are also very helpful in maintaining optimal physical health.
Taylor Winn | August 4, 2016

A Beginner’s Guide to Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that involves the strategic placement of tiny, stainless steel, sterile/single-use needles into specific points on the body.
Michelle Stanger | August 3, 2016

Have You Heard of These 10 Trending Yoga Styles?

...there is plenty of opportunity to get creative and expressive with your practice, with emerging and evolving yoga disciplines to fit any personality and preference. Check out all the different yoga styles!
Jessie Wren | August 3, 2016

Summer Reading List for the Yoga Soul

We love those classic yoga reads, but sometimes we just want to mix it up and find new, enticing authors and books we haven’t gotten a chance to discover...
Alexis Kristan | July 30, 2016

Warning: 7 Signs Your Body Needs a Rest Day

Learning to listen to yourself and give your soul, mind, and physical body some much needed love and rest is an important part of your fitness dedication.
Svelte | July 27, 2016

10 Unexpected Signs You Don’t Get Enough Protein

Protein is one of the most vital components of your diet. Adequate protein intake is essential to your health. Are you getting enough protein in your diet?
Saiisha | July 25, 2016

A Guided Meditation to Answer the Eternal Question “Who am I?”

This meditation is a powerful practice that empowers you to internalize the truth of Oneness and experience it for yourself.
Alexis Kristan | July 21, 2016

6 Undeniable Reasons You Should Drink More Water

More water = better health. Knowing just how important hydration is for your body’s well being overall will help motivate you to drink more water.
Maria Moscato | July 20, 2016

Five Favorite Gemstones for Staying Stress-free

Choosing the right gemstones can help keep us balanced through any seasonal or life changes. Choosing the right gemstones can help keep us balanced through any seasonal or life changes. We are attracted to certain gemstones because of the needs of our personal energy field at any given time.
Jessica Gomes | June 25, 2016

Natural Beauty Products Under $30 that You Can Find Almost Anywhere

These natural beauty products are good for your skin and won’t break the bank. Reach for one of these healthy products next time you are shopping.
Taylor Winn | June 9, 2016

13 Tips to Cultivate Self-Love and Live a More Fulfilling Life

Self-love is nothing to feel guilty about or feel uncomfortable about . . . it’s a beautiful thing, and it’s crucial for experiencing true happiness in this life.
Kari-Ann Levine | December 19, 2015

Shift Happens… Clearing Energy in Your Space and in Your Self

When we “clear the air,” what we are actually clearing is the energy within and around us.
Jessie Waite | December 4, 2015

5 Reasons Why Yoga is Perfect for Introverts

Here are 5 reasons why yoga is so beneficial for introverted people
Andrea Karwandy | November 28, 2015

6 Workouts That Channel Your Inner Child

The more you push yourself, the better workouts will be. This isn't just child's play!
Lacey Davis | November 18, 2015

How Yoga, Meditation and Holistic Living Has Benefited My Family

We haven’t always been holistic. We haven’t always practiced yoga and meditation regularly. We haven’t always been health conscious.
Krysta Shannon | June 22, 2015

15 Reasons You Can’t Seem to Lose Your Belly Fat

15 Reasons Why You Can't Whittle Your Waist: For many of us, when we gain weight, the midsection is the first place to show it. The dreaded ‘spare tire’ around your waist may become a constant reminder that you are no longer 18 years old or that you frequent the diner at 2 am a little too frequently.
Ashton Aiden | June 18, 2015

Energy Management Techniques Part 2

The energy of thought may seem negligible to some, but this is certainly not the case. Mental energy builds, and builds, and accumulates, often times manifesting into a physical object, or a physical experience.
Jillian Grabarczyk | May 27, 2015

Meet Jim Morris, 78 Year-Old Vegan Body Builder (Video)

Jim Morris, World-Famous Vegan Body Builder. He set a record of winning by a margin of 30 points and at 37, became the oldest to ever win the competition.
Ashley Stern | May 23, 2015

Gangster Yoga (Video)

Gangster Yoga: Meet Alexander Medin, a long-time yoga instructor and past boxer. In 2012, he began teaching yoga to prisoners.
Alissa Lastres | May 15, 2015

Taking Mountain Pose Off The Mat and into Your Life

Mountain Pose. Picture it: you’re standing in mountain pose, grounding yourself into the mat and the earth beneath it. You spread your toes and press into them, into your heels,allowing the arches of your feet to rise. You send energy up your legs and place attention on keeping them strong and steady. You draw in your tailbone, hold in your stomach, and breathe your shoulders back into place.
Danielle McKee | May 14, 2015

Tips For Creating a Sacred Home Office Space

One of the biggest challenges of working from home is staying focused on the task at hand. Follow these simple tips to create a sacred home office space:
Nelli Krajcso | May 4, 2015

The Slow Movement and Why it’s Time to Take a Slower Pace

Everyone is acting like they can’t afford to rest. It isn’t an option to take a slower pace because we’ll be left behind. The slow movement says otherwise.
Charmie Stryker | April 29, 2015

5 Yoga Poses to Get Your Gut in Gear

Building and maintaining a strong core not only feels good, but looks good on you! Incorporate these 5 yoga poses for core strength into practice for a healthy back and a body that’s ready for that summer wardrobe:
Samantha Wilson | April 29, 2015

Have You Lost That Yoga Feeling? Here’s How to Fall Back in Love With Your Practice

If you’ve lost that yoga feeling and want to get yourself back on the mat, try these simple steps:
Elisha Thompson | April 17, 2015

8 Ways to Be Happier Right Now

8 Ways to Be Happier Right Now: Life can be difficult. There are moments of great sorrow and pain; moments that often leave us feeling as if the world has come crashing down upon us.
Johnny Jedi | April 17, 2015

Adorable Child Tells Us Why We’re All Wrong for Eating Meat (Video)

This is what conscious eating is all about. The beautiful thing about this video is that the child's innocence allows him to be aware of what he is actually eating. He understands that while the food in front of him may not look like the animal it once was, it was an animal and that the life of an innocent animal is not his to take.
Katherine Smith | April 15, 2015

Simple Ayurveda Tips for A Healthier You

Ayurveda is primarily concerned with boosting our health and wellbeing by harmonizing our doshas and optimizing our digestion for increased energy. Here are some simple yet highly effective Ayurvedic health tips that will have the biggest impact on your wellbeing, and fast:
Samantha Wilson | April 13, 2015

What to Eat and Drink Before and After Yoga

What to Eat and Drink Before and After Yoga If you want to succeed in your yoga practice, you need to fuel your body with the proper nutrients. Yoga will give you overall body strength, but without protein, your muscles will not develop and you will feel weak throughout your practice and daily life. To get the most of your practice and feel strong and healthy, follow these “Do’s and Don’ts” on what to eat and drink before and after yoga.
Elisha Thompson | April 8, 2015

Why You Should LIVE Your Life Now

Why You Should Live Your Life Now. One of my greatest challenges is fear. Fear of what will be, and what will not be. Fear of what has been, becoming again. If I allowed it, my mind would be a constant whirl of negative possibilities.
Sophia Herbst | April 8, 2015

The Problem with Using Yoga to Lose Weight

The Problem with Using Yoga to Lose weight. Yoga is a practice of the mind over the body. Never is this more apparent than when one finds self-confidence in the body through yoga, not because yoga transformed your body, but because yoga transformed your mind.
Krysta Shannon | April 4, 2015

An Essential Oils Guide for Wellness

Essential oils are the modern-day magical cure-all for virtually any ailment (non-life threatening) or bodily irritation. Here are three necessary oils that you should have in your medicine cabinet at all times, which will get you started on the road to balancing your body and mind.
Krysta Shannon | March 27, 2015

5 Dangerous Personal Care Products You Use Everyday and What to Use Instead

Most personal care products contain hard-to-pronounce synthetic chemicals and fragrances, many of which are toxic and can be harmful to your personal health – or even increase your risk of cancer.
Katherine Smith | March 13, 2015

Why Putting Coconut Oil in Your Coffee Can Help You Lose Weight

A year ago, I started to drink my coffee with coconut oil, butter and a little honey in it. I’d read something about ‘Bulletproof’ coffee and was curious.
Katherine Smith | March 3, 2015

8 Tips on How to Create The Perfect Personal Retreat

Lets face it. We all need the occasional ‘duvet’ or ‘mental health’ day. Keeping the blinds closed and staying where it’s cozy gives us the opportunity to hit the pause button, unplug and process what’s happening in our lives.
Katherine Smith | February 25, 2015

Yoga Poses and Advice For Period Relief

During our time of the month, it’s important to allow our bodies to surrender and soften. Our bodies are going through a hefty natural detox process and we’re not helping ourselves by keeping calm and carrying on. This is a time when we don’t have to be so strong!
Krysta Shannon | February 10, 2015

I Did a TeaTox – Here’s What Happened (Before & After Photos)

I began my Tiny Tea teatox in January with the hope of whittling my waistline and eliminating some of the harm I did to my body between Thanksgiving and the New Year. As the website recommended, I drank the tea 30 minutes before breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Krysta Shannon | January 18, 2015

I Did A One-Day Juice Cleanse – Here’s What Happened

I know what you're thinking, "one day?". How is a one-day cleanse going to do anything? Here is what happened - you might be surprised.
Samantha Wilson | January 12, 2015

3 Ways Yoga Can Help With Digestion

I came across an additional benefit to yoga: digestion. Here are a few ways that yoga aids in your digestive health.
Johnny Jedi | December 18, 2014

The Importance Of Trust And Why It’s Worth It (Video)

Trust is fundamental to our lives. It allows us to breath. This video highlights the importance of trust in a beautiful moving meditation.
Krysta Shannon | December 11, 2014

How Holistic Treatments And Yoga Cured My Headaches

Work, family, and daily life stressors can cause headaches from time to time. We’ve all had these headaches at one point or another but they’re generally easily relieved by a few hours of sleep or a dose of ibuprofen. But what about chronic headaches?
Ashton August | November 7, 2014

7 Holistic Tips to Stay Healthy This Fall

Here are 7 not-so-typical, yet highly effective holistic methods of combating colds and avoiding flus. These holistic methods can be used all year round for a healthier, more wholesome you!
Elisha Thompson | August 6, 2014

3 Ways Yoga Helps Defeat Anxiety

Anxiety has taken many peaceful mornings from me. It has taken afternoons, nights and entire days too. With it comes shaky and sweaty hands, racing thoughts
William Ferro | August 5, 2014

Mindfulness of Consumption – Omnivore or vegan, which one are you?

Mindfulness is having an international “moment” right now, and mindfulness about our patterns of consumption is one of the predominant forms it takes.
Jan | July 27, 2014

A Simple Solution to Weight-Loss and Indigestion

Here is the advice I give to families who struggle with weight and food issues. The trick is conscious eating. Here is how you do it.
Tyler | June 5, 2014

Dietary Considerations in the Age of GMOs and Nuclear Accidents

Pescatarians are people who decline to eat other forms of meat, but accept that fish eating is a useful dietary practice.