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This Is How We Are All One (Book Adaptation From “Wait”)

Truly, we are all one. Find out the infinite ways that we are all connected in this adaption from the book “Wait: A Love Letter to Those in Despair.”
Cuong Lu | April 30, 2021
17 Ways to Boost Positive Self-Talk When You Feel Down and Full of Self-Judgment

Here are 17 powerful ways to boost your positive thinking and self talk for a healthier mind state when you feel down and full of self-judgment.
Ashton August | December 4, 2020
10 Must-Read Empowering Books for Every Woman

If you're looking for a list of empowering books for women, look no further! Here are 10 empowering books written by women, for women.
Teresa Adele | October 12, 2020
21 Uplifting Quotes to Help You Get Through Hard Times

When despair, anxiety, or fear plague you, uplifitng quotes let you know you aren't alone. Use these 21 quotes for hard times to help your spirit soar.
Michelle Maiellaro | September 30, 2020

How the Japanese Concept of Ikigai Can Help You Find Your Life Purpose

Ikigai is a Japanese concept designed to help you find your life purpose. Here’s how you can use it to find fulfillment and joy in your job and life.
Simone Clement | August 22, 2018
10 Powerful Mantras Every Yoga Teacher Should Use

Mantras are powerful chants that help you to focus. Here are 10 uplifting mantras specifically for yoga teachers - yoga quotes to inspire and excite!

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5 Must-Read Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List

Check out these five must-read books for your summertime enjoyment! Grab a lemonade, relax on your sunbed, and prepare to have your mind blown wide open.
Danielle McKee | July 23, 2018
Follow These 4 Tips to Create a Home Yoga Practice For Yourself

Having a home yoga practice is an excellent way to cultivate a consistent yoga practice on your terms. Follow these 4 tips to start a yoga practice at home!
Melissa Nordin | May 24, 2018
Here’s How to Exercise Your NO Muscle and Set Healthy Boundaries (Video)

Video of inspirational speaker and author Iyanla VanZant on how to set healthy boundaries by exercising your NO Muscle. Prepare to be inspired!
Ashton August | December 27, 2017
I AM (Fill in the Blank) – Stop Trying to Define Yourself By the Roles You Take On

Your roles in life - mother, sister, employee, friend - don’t define you. Learn how to embrace and love all of who you are with this inspiring yoga story.
Amy Tenney | December 19, 2017
6 Soulful Books On Our Summer Reading List – Are They On Yours?

No vacation is complete without a book! This list is packed with soulful reads that will enlighten your summer. Grab your favorite reading chair and dive in
Katie Ness | June 1, 2017
What Would Happen If We All Did This Once A Day? (Video)

The crew at Kindness.org created a beautiful video that has everyone asking, “What would happen if we all did this?”
Michelle Stanger | May 2, 2017
What Are Samskaras? Learn How They Impact Your Brain

Samskaras are habitual thought-patterns that over time and with repetition, weave grooves in the brain. Learn about your own samskaras here.
Ashton August | April 11, 2017
Bad Day? These 3 TED Talks Will Boost Your Morale

It's very easy to become complacent in our lives and never question if there is a better way of thinking and living. These TED Talks will boost your morale.
JoAnn DeLeau | April 5, 2017
How One Man Lost 300 Pounds and Saved His Own Life Using Yoga (Video)

He decided he wanted to live. Jared battled his whole life with an obsession with food and soon...
Michelle Stanger | March 25, 2017
Jim Carrey on the Power of Intention (VIDEO)

Jim Carrey, per usual, knocks it out of the park with the profoundly inspiring wisdom that he shares...
Johnny Jedi | August 23, 2016
5 Inspirational Quotes to Apply to Your Yoga Practice

Be inspired. Whether it is from a quote, a person, a photo or your surroundings. Find inspiration and think of it not only for your life but perhaps your yoga practice as well.
Michelle Stanger | July 27, 2016
Feeling Lost? Why You Should Walk Away from It All (Video)

We all have one, that inner voice telling us what our true self desires. Some of us have...
Michelle Stanger | July 17, 2016
7 Conscious Living Blogs You Should Know

Conscious living: a daily practice that is as highly valuable as it is adaptive.
Stephanie Stanley | November 13, 2015
Look Around Less, Imagine More: 4 Tips for Staying Inspired

Drawing inward and cultivating your creativity and gratitude, rather than looking outside for momentary validation, is a surefire way to remain energized and inspired.
Mary Beth LaRue | November 13, 2015
Guide to Self-Love : Acknowledging and Honoring Your Inner Child

You are born with an innate wisdom: that you are loved, that you are loving, that you are enough. In order to maintain this self-love we need to continue to acknowledging and honoring our inner child.
Stephanie Stanley | June 2, 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.
Alissa Lastres | May 15, 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.
Elisha Thompson | April 17, 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.
Elisha Thompson | 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.
Sophia Herbst | April 8, 2015
Why Yoga is Right for Everyone (Yes, Even You!)

I’m not going to lie, I used to loathe going to yoga class. I was dragged (kicking and screaming) once a week by my enthusiastic best friend, who repeatedly told me that if I kept going I would soon love it.
Eirinn Norrie | March 2, 2015
The Power of Selfless Giving (Inspirational Video)

When we live and act from a place of love, we attract more of the same. When we offer love without conditions, we get it back tenfold. This is the law of attraction at its most basic, most fundamental form. Enjoy this beautiful video of the power of love and selfless giving.
Ashton August | February 8, 2015
Life Is A Canvas, You Are The Brush

In my mind we're all a canvas; a canvas waiting to be configured into something beautifully imperfect. Pick up your brush, throw it in some color and let the rest transpire.
Kelsey Struble | December 20, 2014
Weight Loss and Yoga: A Journey Towards Finding Myself

Weight loss and yoga: this woman shares her incredibly inspirational story of her journey through weight loss, finding herself, and yoga.
Elisha Thompson | September 19, 2014