Let’s go over ten tricks and tips to help your meditation practice become smoother, expansive and efficient. A meditation practice should be a process of exploration… …More
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Ten Meditation Tricks & Going Deeper into Meditation
13 Dec 2018
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Presence And Prayer, By Michel Conge
12 Dec 2018
by Michel Conge: Since you agree that a particle of divine energy animates you… …More
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12 Dec 2018
Lao-Tzu (also known as Laozi or Lao-Tze) was a Chinese philosopher credited with founding the philosophical system of Taoism… …More
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11 Dec 2018
by Cristian Violatti: The philosopher Confucius (or Kongzi, c. 551 to c. 479 BCE) is the recognized founder of Confucianism… …More
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11 Dec 2018
by Arjuna Ardagh: We just completed a one-week Radical Brilliance Laboratory near Freiburg in Germany… …More
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10 Dec 2018
by Emily Mark: Taoism (also known as Daoism) is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu (c. 500 BCE) which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China… …More
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Don’t Go to the Dark Side – Gangaji
10 Dec 2018
by Gangaji: At a meeting Palo Alto in October 2018 Gangaji was asked about relationship to the world… …More
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9 Dec 2018
by David Paul Kirkpatrick: A complete modern tutorial for the ancient meditation technique, “The Secret Of The Golden Flower, A Chinese Book Of Life” …More
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Awaken Interview’s Gunner Michanek – Mindfulness Part I
9 Dec 2018
David Welch: How would you describe Mindfulness? …More
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Pema Chödrön & Bell Hooks On Cultivating Openness When Life Falls Apart
8 Dec 2018
by Pema Chödrön and Bell Hooks: In this conversation from 1997, bell hooks talks to Pema Chödrön about how to open your heart to life’s most difficult challenges… …More
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The 7 Stages Of Spiritual Development
8 Dec 2018
by Roger Gabriel (Raghavanand): You are a spiritual being and have the potential to fully embrace your spirituality… …More
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7 Dec 2018
Thinking about skipping out on the gym today? Not so fast. It’s not just your glutes and biceps that will miss out if you bypass exercise… …More
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Tony Robbins’ Ultimate Guide To Your Best Year Ever
7 Dec 2018
by Jamie Friedlander: Tony Robbins is a busy guy… …More
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How To Use The 7 Chakras To Get In Touch With Personal Vitality
6 Dec 2018
by Dr. Kaiya Ansorge: We can use chakra meditation to help understand the nuances of our body, pinpoint our areas of weakness or overuse, and bring healing to those specific energetic centers… …More
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How To Find A Spiritual Teacher, By Lillian Firestone
6 Dec 2018
by Lillian Firestone: If you dream of finding a great Teacher, a Master, the operative advice is, “get real…” …More
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These 6 Simple Exercises Can Help You Cultivate More Compassion For Yourself
5 Dec 2018
by Courtney Ackerman: For so many of us, it’s easy to show kindness, love, and compassion to others… …More
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IN MEMORIAM: Worshipping Illusions: An Interview with Marion Woodman
5 Dec 2018
Marion Woodman (1928-2018) has left us a rich legacy of material for those in search of understanding feminine psychology… …More
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A Course In Miracles: Forgiveness Opportunities
4 Dec 2018
by Gary Renard: About 12 years ago, shortly after the release of my first book, “The Disappearance of the Universe…” …More
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Deepak Chopra On Achieving Mind-Body Balance
4 Dec 2018
by Deepak Chopra: A conversation with the Longevity Innovator and personal transformation icon… …More
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3 Dec 2018
by Gary Renard: One of the most important tenets of “A Course in Miracles” (ACIM), if you are actually interested in doing the Course, could be put in just four words: Don’t make it real… …More
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The Way Of The Heart, By Cynthia Bourgeault
3 Dec 2018
by Cynthia Bourgeault: From the Christian esoteric tradition, a path beyond the mind… …More
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Why Don’t We Forget How To Ride A Bike?
2 Dec 2018
by Boris Suchan: The way memories are anchored in the brain plays a role, neuropsychologist Boris Suchan explains… …More
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3 Types of Procrastinators: Which One Are You?
1 Dec 2018
by Ellen Hendriksen: Like forms of procrastination—binge-watching “GLOW,” shopping for dog raincoats online, or stalking your middle school friends on social media… …More
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Awaken Interviews Guru Meher Khalsa – Men And Women Alike Are Trying To Re-Embrace The Feminine
1 Dec 2018
Donna Quesada: Exactly. And so, this brings me to another question that we like to ask here to those we interview. Is there an imbalance globally, of feminine versus masculine energies and what is the right approach to making the balance more harmonious? …More
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30 Nov 2018
by Linda Hess and Sukhdev Singh: Possibly the most-quoted poet-saint of north India is Kabir, the illiterate, 15th century mystic who belonged to a class of weavers in the ancient city of Varanasi… …More
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Pema Chödrön On 4 Keys To Waking Up
30 Nov 2018
by Pema Chödrön: On retreat with Pema Chödrön at Omega Institute, Lion Roar’s Andrea Miller explores these four essential ways to walk the walk… …More
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What Are Prebiotics? A Detailed Look At Prebiotic Foods And Fiber
29 Nov 2018
by Kimberly Yawitz: You may have heard of probiotics, but do you know about prebiotics? …More
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Osho on Sexuality to Love – Sex accepted, respected, lived, becomes love.
29 Nov 2018
Question – Beloved Master, tell me the way from sexuality to love. …More
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Healing is Letting Go -Nikki Starr Noce, M.D
28 Nov 2018
by Dr. Nikki Starr Noce: Death Valley was an incredible experience. What a beautiful place that gifted me more life and love… …More
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28 Nov 2018
by Andy Couturier: Much of what you will read in this book was originally published in 2010 under the title A Different Kind of Luxury… …More
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Why Is It So Hard To Be Vulnerable?
27 Nov 2018
by Kira Newman: A new study suggests that we judge ourselves more harshly than others do when we put ourselves out there… …More
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Why God Is A Verb, Not A Noun – Deepak Chopra
27 Nov 2018
by Deepak Chopra: The practice of medicine, which I began after moving from India to the United States in 1971, is an odd opening to God… …More
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The Impact Of Holiday Stress On The Mind And Body
26 Nov 2018
by Jennifer Weinberg: ‘Tis the season for joyful gatherings with family, remembering your blessings, and celebrations… …More
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26 Nov 2018
by Cynthia Bourgeault: It is amazing that something so tiny could pack such a punch… …More
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How to Pray Without Ceasing – Jonathan Robinson
25 Nov 2018
by Jonathan Robinson: In the New Testament (Colossians 3:12), Paul instructs people that “… whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all…giving thanks to God the Father…” …More
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Carlos Castaneda’s Tensegrity Dreaming Castaneda Images of A 20th-Century Sorcerer
13 Dec 2018
by Celeste Fremon: For me the world is weird because it is stupendous, awesome, mysterious… …More
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Congress just voted to legalize hemp
13 Dec 2018
by German Lopez: The bill won’t legalize marijuana for recreational or medical uses, but allows non-psychoactive forms of cannabis… …More
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Virgin Galactic could reach space for the first time this week
13 Dec 2018
by Charlotte Jee: Virgin Galactic is going to launch a test flight tomorrow which would be its first to reach space… …More
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It’s Groundhog Day For Activists At UN Climate Talks
12 Dec 2018
by Wendy Becktold: The Trump administration is touting fossil fuels at COP—again… …More
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Michelle Obama Just Said ‘Lean In’ Doesn’t Work. Here’s the Study That Proves She’s Right
12 Dec 2018
by Her actual words: “That s**t doesn’t work all the time…” …More
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Climate Change Directly Responsible For Some Extreme Weather, Study Finds
11 Dec 2018
Many of the world’s most extreme weather events in 2017 were made more likely and, in some cases, even caused by human activity and greenhouse gas emissions, according to a report published Monday… …More
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NASA’s InSight Mars Lander Will Gaze (And Drill) Into The Depths Of The Red Planet
11 Dec 2018
by Devin Coldewey: NASA’s latest mission to Mars, InSight, is set to launch early Saturday morning in pursuit of a number of historic firsts in space travel and planetology… …More
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Research Shows Chimpanzees Cooperate First And Think Later
10 Dec 2018
by Alecandra Rosati: Why be nice? While it might seem quite natural to many to cooperate with others, not all animals necessarily operate according to that “moral” code… …More
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NASA Turns To Private Companies For Future Moon Missions
10 Dec 2018
by William Harwood: NASA has selected nine companies that will be allowed to compete for a share of up to $2.6 billion over the next 10 years to build and launch instruments… …More
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Mitochondria And The Feminine Life Force – Dr. Alberto Villoldo
9 Dec 2018
by Dr. Alberto Villoldo: Intricately linked to the ability of the prefrontal cortex to come fully online are the mitochondria… …More
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Switching to Electric Vehicles Could Save the US Billions, But Timing Is Everything
9 Dec 2018
by F. Todd Davidson, Dave Dave Tuttle, Joshua Rhodes and Kazunori Nagasawa: Today, less than two percent of the vehicles Americans buy are electric… …More
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Conservation And ‘Renewed Hope’: Mountain Gorilla Numbers Rebound
9 Dec 2018
by Lorraine Chow: First, the good news. Collaborative conservation efforts have brought “renewed hope” for mountain gorillas and two large whale species… …More
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Inspired by Sci-Fi, An Airplane With No Moving Parts And A Blue Ionic Glow
8 Dec 2018
by Steven Barrett: Since their invention more than 100 years ago, airplanes have been moved through the air by the spinning surfaces of propellers or turbines… …More
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The Benefits Of Connecting With Young People
8 Dec 2018
by Trish Lopez: Teeniors™ founder Trish Lopez explains the impact of intergenerational connections and how companies can change the future of aging… …More
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Volkswagen Plans To Make 50 Million Electric Cars, CEO Says
7 Dec 2018
by Johnathan Gitlin: But building more EVs could result in thousands of jobs lost… …More
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Research In Zero Gravity: 6 Wild Projects On The International Space Station
7 Dec 2018
by Peter Rejcek: It’s been 20 years since the first components of the International Space Station (ISS) were launched from Earth… …More
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Rivian Debuts New US-Made Electric Truck And SUV With 400-Mile Range
6 Dec 2018
by Jonathan Gitlin: With $500 million in the bank and a factory in Illinois, Rivian readies for production… …More
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Five Years Of Women Leading Change
6 Dec 2018
by Keith Cobell: I’m turning 48 this December 17, and for my birthday I’m celebrating all the strong, smart, and bold women in my life… …More
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The Battle To Save Mt. Shasta: Interview With Dr. Arielle Halpern and Andy Fusso
5 Dec 2018
by Tamra Lucid: Remember when everyone seemed to be waiting for news from Standing Rock?
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Hormone-Disrupting Weed Killer Taints Tap Water for Millions in Corn Belt
5 Dec 2018
Seasonal spikes of atrazine… …More
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The Essential Guide To Eco-Friendly Travel
5 Dec 2018
by Meredith Rosenberg: Between gas-guzzling flights, high-pollution cruise ships and energy-consuming hotels, travel takes a huge toll on the environment… …More
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David Attenborough’s Dire Climate Warning: ‘Our Greatest Threat In Thousands Of Years’
4 Dec 2018
by Nick Visser: “The world’s people have spoken. Their message is clear: Time is running out,” the famed naturalist said at a U.N. conference in Poland… …More
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Trump Wants To Ramp Up Coal. Spain Has Found A Way To Quit It.
4 Dec 2018
by Arthur Neslen: The country is investing $285 million to help the miners left behind — though they are skeptical about the changing economy… …More
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Battery Idea: Hydroelectric Pumped Storage, But With Bricks
3 Dec 2018
by Megan Geuss: Company called Energy Vault has an agreement to build a pilot tower in India in 2019… …More
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How Reliable Are The Memories Of Sexual Assault Victims?
3 Dec 2018
by Jim Hopper: The expert testimony excluded from the Kavanaugh hearing… …More
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Understanding Nonlinear Time – Dr. Alberto Villoldo
2 Dec 2018
by Dr. Alberto Villoldo: Although we’ve come to believe that time is a physical reality that moves at a fixed speed, when we practice dreaming, time doesn’t have a direction… …More
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Solar Industry’s Future Lies In Lightweight Technology
2 Dec 2018
by John Fialka: Scientists are developing flexible, thin-films that will be more resilient and have wider uses than current solar technology… …More
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She Won An Ultramarathon Wearing A Skirt And Rubber Sandals
2 Dec 2018
María Lorena Ramírez, considered one of the fastest long-distance runners from the Rarámuri indigenous community in Chihuahua… …More
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Plastics Recycled For Use On Roads
1 Dec 2018
by Ahsley Halsey III: Experts say mix lasts a lot longer… …More
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Hemp Is Finally About To Go Fully Legit In The U.S.
1 Dec 2018
by Nick Wing: For almost 50 years, hemp has been considered a Schedule I substance alongside more potent strains of marijuana. Congress is finally set to change that… …More
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What Are The Biggest Challenges For Saving The Oceans?
30 Nov 2018
by Tara Lohan: Oceans stretch across 70 percent of our planet, and the vast majority of the world beneath them is unmapped and unexplored… …More
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Take a Hike Day Is Around the Bend. What’s Your Dream Hike?
30 Nov 2018
by Olivia Rosane: Hiking is a great way to stay healthy, reconnect with nature and remind yourself of what we’re trying to protect… …More
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Ireland to Become World’s First Country to Divest From Fossil Fuels
29 Nov 2018
by Lorraine Chow: Ireland’s landmark Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill passed the Seanad, or upper house, on Thursday, putting the Emerald Isle on track to become the first country in the world to divest from fossil fuel-related funds… …More
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15 Of The Best Vegan Restaurants In America
29 Nov 2018
by Anna Ben Yehuda: There has, arguably, never been a better time to be a vegan in America… …More
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Chakras 101: Aligning With The Inner And Outer Universe – Sarah Platt Finger
13 Dec 2018
by Sarah Platt Finger: The chakras are vortices of energy that run along our spine… …More
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New Insights Into The Neural Risks And Benefits Of Marijuana Use
13 Dec 2018
Compounds in cannabis can impair or improve memory depending on age, disease… …More
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12 Dec 2018
by Bonnie Greenwall PhD: It has been many years now since my own kundalini activation and the energy is calm, as if it has spiraled down into a quiet center that supports my work and my life. …More
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The Effects Of Caffeine, Alcohol, And Exercise On Sleep: Analyzing The Surprising Results
12 Dec 2018
by Max Frenzel: How much coffee is too much? A case study and tutorial on self-tracking to improve sleep…
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Overcoming Addiction: A Yogic Path To Recovery
11 Dec 2018
by Trauma and addiction are increasingly popular topics that continue to gain momentum as the spotlight now shines on America’s growing opioid epidemic… …More
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How To Become A 80/20 Vegan For Optimal Nutrition
11 Dec 2018
by Marcelle Saulnier: Finding the right mix of nutrients can take some time and flexibility. Here’s how I did it and how you can, too… …More
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15 Beautiful Inspirational Yoga Quotes
10 Dec 2018
We all have that one favorite quote that we go back to when we need motivation… …More
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The Spiritual Dimensions Of The Martial Arts
10 Dec 2018
by Rpbert Buratti: He who wishes to live in an oriental martial art, rather than to just practice it on a physical level, must so train his consciousness to attain a self-discipline that at last his conscious mind will merge into an identity with the very principle of life itself.
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9 Dec 2018
by Kristin McGee: What is Hot Yoga? …More
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What is Rolfing® Structural Integration?
9 Dec 2018
Named after its founder, Dr. Ida P. Rolf, Rolfing® Structural Integration is a form of bodywork that reorganizes the connective tissues, called fascia, that permeate the entire body… …More
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Femininity as Strength: How Yoga Convinced Me to Open My Heart
8 Dec 2018
by Like many people, my ideas about women and femininity were shaped by my family and culture… …More
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How A Mysterious Body Part Called Fascia Is Challenging Medicine
8 Dec 2018
by Robbie Gonzalez: Fascia is a web of fibrous tissue that permeates the body, but is it really the “Cinderella Tissue” that new age therapists, Rolfers, and yoga instructors suggest? …More
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11 Questions About Stretching Answered
7 Dec 2018
by Amber Burke & Bill Reif: Though yogis have been stretching for millennia, much remains unknown about how stretching actually works… …More
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Study of two tribes sheds light on role of Western-influenced diet in blood pressure
7 Dec 2018
A South American tribe living in near-total isolation with no Western dietary influences showed no increase in average blood pressure from age one to age 60… …More
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Yoga Do’s And Dont’s For Tension Headaches, Jaw Pain, And Neck Discomfort
6 Dec 2018
by Amber Burke: What could these three things have in common? …More
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What May Be the Strongest Link To Longevity
6 Dec 2018
by Nir Barzilai: Director of the Longevity Genes Project at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Nir Barzilai discusses longevity genes and drug design for age-related diseases… …More
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This 7-Pose Home Practice Harnesses The Power Of Touch
5 Dec 2018
Looking to cultivate more connection with yourself—and with others? Want to experience the oneness versus otherness so many yoga teachers talk about? This sequence will show you how… …More
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Lack Of Exercise Responsible For Twice As Many Deaths As Obesity
5 Dec 2018
A brisk 20 minute walk each day could be enough to reduce an individual’s risk of early death, according to new research published today… …More
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Connect Your Subconscious & Your Intuition With The Two-Stroke Breath
4 Dec 2018
by The Ajna Chakra, the Sixth Chakra, is also called the Third Eye and is the seat of intuition… …More
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How Self-Care Is Changing The Lives Of Students Across The Country
3 Dec 2018
by Krysten Peck: Today is International Day of Yoga, and here at mbg, we want to highlight the stories in the yoga space that are changing the practice for the better… …More
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The Health Hazards Of Sitting Too Much
3 Dec 2018
by Jeanne Dorin: Here are 5 easy ways to make yourself get up and move… …More
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On A Mission To End The Stress And Burnout Epidemic
2 Dec 2018
Arianna Huffington explains the role of restorative sleep in reducing stress and why sleep becomes more important as we age… …More
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How Yoga Calms Writers And Artists Minds: It’ll Help To Beat Stress, Anxiety, And Depression
1 Dec 2018
by Manmohan Singh: This blog describes how Yoga plays an important role in calming down the mind of an artist… …More
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Can This Ingredient In Weed Cure Everything That Ails You?
1 Dec 2018
by Shelley Levitt: The marijuana compound CBD promises to help with conditions ranging from poor sleep and anxiety to cancer and MS. Here’s how to cut through the hot air… …More
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30 Nov 2018
by What an incredible time we live in. We are on the brink of either a major global shift in consciousness or a major environmental catastrophe that finally may bring in the shift within each of us… …More
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The Habits That Can Help You Live Longer
30 Nov 2018
by Elizabeth Blackburn: Nobel Prize winner Elizabeth Blackburn emphasizes the importance of maintaining healthy habits… …More
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Yoga For Constipation: 14 Yoga Poses For Relieving Constipation
29 Nov 2018
by Is your digestive system feeling clogged? Does the long call of nature feel somewhat unnatural? …More
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Why People Become Vegans: The History, Sex And Science Of A Meatless Existence
29 Nov 2018
by Joshua T. Beck: At the age of 14, a young Donald Watson watched as a terrified pig was slaughtered on his family farm… …More
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Yoga, Meditation On The Rise Among U.S. Adults And Kids
28 Nov 2018
by Lorraine Chow: If you can flow from “downward dog” to “upward dog,” then you’re part the growing number of yogis in the U.S… …More
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How to Achieve Lifelong Wellness, Happiness and Longevity
28 Nov 2018
by Marcus Gould: No matter your age, there is nothing that could stop you from living a long and happy life… …More
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6 Steps To Ease Into A Vegetarian Diet
27 Nov 2018
by Lauren Venosta: Transitioning into a new way of eating should be slow and steady… …More
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Fuel Your Willpower To Transform With Tapas
27 Nov 2018
by Kate Siber: The secret to making change stick when things get tough? …More
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The Other Cannabinoids In Hemp & Cannabis Besides CBD And THC
26 Nov 2018
by Robert Railis: You’ve heard of CBD and THC, but how well do you know cannabinoids like CBG, CBN and THCV? …More
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Being a Yogi Makes You a Political Activist (Like It or Not)
26 Nov 2018
If you haven’t been getting more involved in politics lately… …More
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7 Ways You Could Be Sabotaging Your Yoga Practice (And How to Fix Them)
25 Nov 2018
by Gina Tomaine: If you’re putting the time and effort into showing up for your yoga practice on a daily basis… …More
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25 Nov 2018
by Sam Langley: So……you want to learn a martial art but you don’t fancy rolling around on the floor with some guys groin in your face? …More