Does the idea of closing yourself in a hot, steamy closet of relaxing bliss sound fabulous to you? Doing so could benefit your health significantly. Saunas do more than allow you a few minutes of “me” time. Research indicates they can improve anything from…
The thousands-year-old tradition of yoga sprouted yogini wings out of India in the ‘80s and swept the rest of the world — the west hasn’t been the same since. Yoga comes in many diverse forms with just as diverse practitioners, but the heart of…
You know this mama loves her some mindfulness, and it’s high time I shared my favorite blogs with you. See, when I pass the knowledge on, that gives me the perfect excuse to expand my “Favorite Mindfulness Blogs” bookmarks list. As the pace of…
A few years ago, I wouldn’t have been able to write this. Well, more accurately, I wouldn’t have thought I could write this. A lot has changed in my life recently, for better and for worse. That’s sort of how life goes. But the…
Many still think of yoga as something that froo-froo ultraspirtualists do, but the practice spans thousands of years. You gain physical, mental and emotional benefits from yoga which empowers people to take up the practice, and many lose their negative perceptions of yoga when…
Halloween is done – and it’s time to put away the Ghosts and Goblins and time to start thinking about Thanksgiving and all the amazing food, family and fun that we can look forward to. It’s also time to start thinking about the things…
We know yoga is a great way to strengthen both mind and body. But did you know it can also be beneficial if you have issues with back pain? If you want to rely a bit less on pain medication, or just want to…
Ash Stevens, of One Damn Good Woman, has returned with another fantabulous post! Find her on Twitter or Facebook and make a new friend! I’m all about being mindful and zen and healthy. However, as a working mother with a house full of yowling human poop machines, this is easier said…
Fitness is one of my favorite things! Getting to the gym is one of my top personal priorities. If I’m being honest, though, some days, when my family has no clean underwear left, the laundry is more important and my priorities need to…
Many people want to volunteer and give back to their community, but that enthusiasm wanes under the weight of myths about volunteering. You don’t need a lot of people, time or money to make a difference, but you may think that way if you…