Whether you’re drawn to yoga for the physical, mental, or spiritual benefits, having a basic understanding of common postures can make your practice flow much smoother. While there are many types of yoga, you’ll see a number of similar standard poses in each practice.
Here are 24 of them — think of these as “Habit Hacks” that are easy to do and will make a difference in being more mindful throughout the day:
Welcome to the unique challenges of being a sensitive soul. In modern culture, emotions, sensitivity, and feelings still often come second to the rational, linear, objective way of life. This relegation of sensitive experience often means empathic people receive feedback that they are “too much,” “too emotional,” or “too complicated” at work and at home. Throughout my client work, I find that sensitive people unknowingly sense both their own feelings and the feelings of others they date....
For a little extra guidance and inspiration that lasts all year long, we’re turning to top health and well-being experts and the titles they’re releasing throughout the year. Here, we’ve rounded up the books we’re most excited to dive into in 2021. Be: A No-Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself by Jessica Zweig (Read an excerpt about how Zweig made meditation a daily habit, here....
If you’re unfamiliar with the BuJo method (as the cool kids call it), it can initially seem super overwhelming and complicated. But it doesn’t have to be. And, as you’ll soon learn, it’s highly customizable. But what does this flexible system actually consist of? The building blocks (or sections) of a bullet journal are known as modules. These modules include a future log for big-picture or long-term planning, a monthly log that’s sort of like a calendar with shorter-term tasks and goals, and a daily log for more immediate stuff....
I began to cook up this miraculous soup with regularity, whenever I felt as though my skin or body needed a little revitalization. The results were fantastic. After a few bowls of leek soup, I noticed any signs of inflammation and blemishes would diminish and my skin would start to calm and look and feel smoother—c’est bon. Deeply inspired and motivated to change the way that skin care and health is approached, Shillington has been able to help thousands of women worldwide clear their acne with her best-selling ‘7-Week Clear Skin Program’, which is delivered online....
From dirty spins on board games to sexy apps you can download, here are a bunch of expert-recommended sex game ideas for you and your partner to get hot and heavy. To incorporate some kink into this makeshift sex game for couples, follow these rules plus the standard Twister rules: To experiment even more with this sensory experience, Geter suggests you try to find the honey with other items, like a feather or something silky, to learn what most stimulates you both....
As neuroscientist and author of The Source Tara Swart, Ph.D., previously explained to mbg, we typically repress our shadow self because we don’t want to acknowledge our perceived shortcomings, negative qualities, or difficult memories. The shadow self is created throughout childhood as we learn how we’re expected to behave in the world, particularly by our caregivers. This transforms the way we operate as adults. As Swart notes, these messages from our caregivers can tell us that in order to survive, we have to live up to their expectations—and inhibit any behavior deemed unworthy or unacceptable....
With a blazing sun overhead, the last thing we want is a heavy, hot-cooked meal or a workout that spikes our body temp. Enter: quick and cooling alternatives that still help us embrace summer and our best selves! Whether that’s a little air-conditioned crafting or declaring Baileys Deliciously Light on the rocks as your new afternoon treat—we’ve compiled the perfect summer swaps to keep you feeling easy-breezy, no matter what the forecast reads....
Every day we have to resist these insidious temptations and blame ourselves if we succumb to them. We think we’re weak and punish ourselves with unflattering thoughts if we are not strong enough to live a “perfectly healthy” life. All these cells are connected and work together 24/7 to make sure we breathe, smell, hear, see, feel, move, experience hunger, and more. So how does this relate to cravings? Actually, cravings are essential messages sent by our bodies that something is missing....
After all, money is energy. Think of the word we use for it: currency. We want it to flow. Here are six important feng shui tips for your financial flow: Fix any leaks. Water in feng shui represents two things: (1) money and (2) your emotions. (Interesting there’s a link.) Why? Again, it’s all about flow. If you have a dripping faucet or a leak in the ceiling that won’t subside, please do everything you can to get them fixed!...
We cannot change others. We are not responsible for what comes out of their mouth, the daily choices they make, or their reactions. The bottom line? Since you can’t change other people, change how you deal with them. One way to quickly get someone to question your character or authenticity? Say one thing and do another. Sometimes we’re afraid to confront others with truth in love or relationships. We’re afraid to tell people what we really want, to admit that we hate going to certain restaurants or have trouble spending time with a friend’s toxic cousin or hate when a boss dumps deadlines on us at 6 p....
Catfishing, aka online romantic fraud, is still alive and well these days. According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, online romance scams reported to the FBI tripled between 2012 and 2016, and the Better Business Bureau reports that Americans have reported losses of nearly $1 billion due to romance scams. One company that screens profiles for dating companies told the BBB that 500,000 of the 3.5 million profiles it scans every month are fake....
Here, get into the details, causes, how to tend to them naturally (it is possible), and easy prevention tips. You may also hear them called “smile lines,” “marionette lines,” or the more technical “nasolabial folds,” says aesthetic registered nurse Neethi Masur, R.N. at SKINNEY MedSpa. If you’re having trouble picturing this, go to the mirror and shoot yourself a big grin. The distinct lines that you see that appear like a stretched-out closed parenthesis?...
Collagen powder supplements are proteins that have been broken down into peptides, or short chains of amino acids, that can be absorbed by the body and used as building blocks for skin, hair, nails, joints, bones, and your gut lining.* Essentially: These are full-body wonders. Prep time: 5 minutes Total time: 5 minutes Makes: 2 servings (12 to 16 oz. each) Prep time: 10 minutes Total time: 5 minutes Makes: 1 portion Prep time: 10 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Makes: 8 to 10 muffins Prep time: 10 minutes Total time: 10 minutes Makes: 3 to 4 servings Prep time: 25 minutes Total time: 30 to 35 minutes Makes: 4 portions Prep time: 10 minutes Total time: 30 to 45 minutes Makes: 12 to 15 cups Prep time: 20 minutes Total time: 60 minutes Makes: 16 servings (1 each)
Here are seven ways to incorporate “couple’s care” together, as recommended by self-care experts: “You can work on setting your goals together, or set them separately and then share,” says certified life coach Melissa Snow. “This invites conversation about what they are excited about, what their fears are, and how you can help.” When your partner is involved in your personal development, you’ll feel that much more connected to each other and able to understand each other in much deeper, more nuanced ways....
Now Jessica helps people reverse engineer the process of accessing fuller living by tapping back into their bodies to better understand their own emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Her hope is to revolutionize the perspective of well-being by helping people discover how the body can tell us so much more than just its physical state. Jessica continues to share her knowledge and virtual services on her website and through Instagram @drjessmoy_wellness and Facebook @drjessmoywellness....
These 10 fitness products have become integral in our editors’ routines—and we’re thinking they might just deserve a spot in yours, too. Whether you’re considering an under-desk treadmill, looking for ways to help your body recover between sweat sessions, or you need a bra to keep you chafe-free through long runs, this list is full of products to inspire your best workout yet. Also mentioned in: The best sleep trackers, the best HRV monitors, the best products for insomnia, & the best fitness trackers Also mentioned in: The best compression boots for recovery Want to know more?...
As a health editor and NASM-certified trainer, I’ve tested out a lot of different resistance bands. Below, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite options to add to your own home workout routine. Once you grab a set, consider trying out this resistance band abs workout and total-body routine. Workout Bands by Bala®, athleta.gap.com ($20) Fit Simply Resistance Bands, amazon.com ($10) Blogilates Resistance Bands, target.com ($17) Resistance Booty Bands, lovesweatfitness....
