Category Archive: Happiness

Simple Techniques To Relieve Eye Strain (Part 2)

One of the places that all humans seem to tense against the stresses of life is in the face. We clench our teeth, shorten our breath and pinch our eyes to a state… Continue reading

Tips From The Yogi’s Toolbox

I was lying in bed angry, sad and grumpy.  The more I thought about how I felt, the angry I seemed to get. Frustrated, I laced up my running shoes. Sometimes running can be very… Continue reading

Gratitude & Joy Meditation

If you want to feel a little lighter and happier or strengthen your gratitude muscle, this is the perfect Minute Meditation. As always, it only takes a minute, though you can add on… Continue reading

3 Ways to Meditate More

Ask anyone how they’re doing these days and the answer is often the same: busy! As a society, we reward overachievers. Advertising often shames us into thinking we need to be or buy… Continue reading

3 Ways to Enjoy the Moment (& Stop Feeling Stressed!)

While our senses are fantastic at helping us enjoy the beauty and wonder of life, they’re also constantly in competition for our attention. Our eyes are bombarded with lights, colors and words. Our… Continue reading

4 Tips for Earth Friendly Holiday Gift Giving

I always try to minimize my impact on Mother Earth, to use only what I need and not be wasteful. But Christmas can sometimes seem like the epitome of waste. It is so… Continue reading

Your Most Mindful Yoga Practice Yet

Mindfulness is a practice intended to help us bring our awareness to the present moment. The deeper aspects are about accepting, not resisting or trying to control, what’s happening in the moment. Generally… Continue reading

Hands in Prayer Pose: Why Does Yoga Teach It?

Most yoga classes begin with a short centering as a way to bring your attention to the present moment. In this pause before you begin to move your body you often bring hands palm-to-palm, in… Continue reading

4 Stress-Relieving Restorative Yoga Poses to Get You Through the Holidays (VIDEO)

We all know that the holidays can be a tremendously busy time of year. With travel, changes in our diet and sleeping patterns topped off by time spent with family (who may love… Continue reading

6 Ways to Sit Less & Move More

Sitting is the new smoking. It’s something we may have thought wasn’t such a big deal, until we saw the repercussions. And it’s killing us. Chronic low back and neck strain and higher-than-ever… Continue reading