Meditation

An Introduction To Kabbalah, Part 4: Kabbalah As A Spiritual Practice

Jay Michaelson | Posted 11.06.2009 | Living


Jay Michaelson

Kabbalah enables the "receiving" of more and more of reality, with more and more depth and sensitivity. Let's see how this works, in each of its three streams.

Changing Your Body Changes Your Self

Susan Harrow | Posted 11.05.2009 | Living


Susan Harrow

Our bodies don't lie. In fact, they are obvious truth tellers if you know what to look for. So when we put ourselves into stressful situations, we all revert to our conditioned tendencies.

Unplug and Recharge: Need Energy? Try Yoga! (VIDEO)

Sara Avant Stover | Posted 11.05.2009 | Living


Sara Avant Stover

Here's a short 'n sweet meditative yoga flow for you. It's a great way to start your day--or to fit in whenever you need a little pick- me- up.

BE THE CHANGE: 7 Women Who Are Transforming The World From The Inside Out

Ed and Deb Shapiro | Posted 11.03.2009 | Living


Ed and Deb Shapiro

Change has to start within ourselves; we cannot expect the world to change if we do not.

Med, Nursing Schools Teaching Alternative Remedies

AP | MARILYNN MARCHIONE | Posted 11.02.2009 | Living


EDITOR'S NOTE: Ten years and $2.5 billion in research have found no cures from alternative medicine. Yet these mostly unproven treatments are now main...

Can Yoga Save the World?

Alexia Parks | Posted 11.03.2009 | Denver


Alexia Parks

The 100 stories woven together in the book describe how people from all walks of life have used the profound benefits of meditation to improve their health and well being.

Take The Time To Chill Out

Tara Stiles | Posted 10.30.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

I've always been a fan of the in-between. You know, the stuff in between the stuff. That's stuff too, right? The way we practice yoga is the way we live our life.

AZIAM Yoga -- I Am Healthy

Alanna Zabel | Posted 10.29.2009 | Living


Alanna Zabel

Today we are going to work with the relationship of two essential elements: Fire and Water.

Art Of Attention: Is Yoga Really Useful?

Elena Brower | Posted 10.29.2009 | Living


Elena Brower

Instead of trying to get something from your practice, use your yoga or your meditation to practice expressing how you see and value yourself.

4 Natural Mind-Body Sleep Solutions

health.com | Posted 10.29.2009 | Living


Looking for more ways to beat sleep? These natural techniques and devices can help you get a better night's sleep....

An Introduction To Kabbalah, Part 3: Three Answers To The Ultimate Question

Jay Michaelson | Posted 10.29.2009 | Living


Jay Michaelson

Last week, in part two of our introduction to Kabbalah, we suggested that in Jewish mystical theology, "God does not exist -- God is existence itself."

There Is a Beauty Within You #10: When Love and Awareness Meet

Bob Lingvall | Posted 10.28.2009 | Living


Bob Lingvall

Immersed in the most personal of personal loves, we are a point of awareness in an ocean of compassionate love; a butterfly on the back of a whale preparing to dive.

CEO Secrets Part Two: A Meditation Practice

Paul David Walker | Posted 10.27.2009 | Living


Paul David Walker

Meditation is a powerful tool for those who are creating the future. It helps with idea generation and stress reduction. If you are a leader, you need both to be successful.

Are You A Spiritual Snob?

Sadie Nardini | Posted 10.27.2009 | Living


Sadie Nardini

Many people nowadays seem to have turned into unbelievable yoga snobs: they perceive any roll in the mud of our human nature as less than enlightened. And they get downright mean about it.

Yoga: It's Cool Like Tara Stiles and It's Great for Your Health

Barbara Ficarra | Posted 10.26.2009 | Living


Barbara Ficarra

You can probably tell from my posts that I keep things very impersonal and professional. I don't tell you much about who I am. I really need to loosen up!

Meditation: Recharge On The Job

health.com | Sara Ivanhoe | Posted 10.26.2009 | Living


Meditation is proven to help improve concentration and alertness, and it can even boost test scores and on-the-job efficiency....

Top 7 FAQs On Brain Fitness And Neuroplasticity

Alvaro Fernandez | Posted 10.26.2009 | Living


Alvaro Fernandez

I have selected the 7 most common questions on brain fitness and neuroplasticity, and answered them here. I hope you enjoy the FAQ session.

Yoga: Bye Bye Anxiety! (VIDEO)

Tara Stiles | Posted 10.24.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

Use what you need. Rest what you don't. That's efficiency. Think of how well we can function when we are aren't holding tension where it isn't needed.

Is Breathing Deeply Really Good For Your Health?

Dr. Andrew Lange | Posted 10.26.2009 | Living


Dr. Andrew Lange

The truth is we always have a reserve of air in our lungs. There is always enough oxygen available to us at any time. The real secret of breathing is the availability of carbon dioxide in our blood.

There Is a Beauty Within You #9: Mom Became Like the Sweetness of the Chocolates

Bob Lingvall | Posted 10.22.2009 | Living


Bob Lingvall

Mom became like the sweetness of the chocolates she would eat. The dementia her sculptor, releasing the angel within, chiseling away memories, opinions, and beliefs until only her gentle presence remained.

AZIAM Yoga -- I Am Creative

Alanna Zabel | Posted 10.22.2009 | Living


Alanna Zabel

Mantra: I Am Creative, Posture/Exercise: The Butterfly Hip Opener Pose

Unplug and Recharge: 5 Steps to Overcoming Anxiety

Sara Avant Stover | Posted 10.21.2009 | Living


Sara Avant Stover

Often those new to meditation feel intimidated by it. They think: how can I ever stop my thoughts? All this is doing is showing me just how crazy I really am!

No Impact Week: An Exercise in Mindfulness

Kay Goldstein | Posted 10.21.2009 | Green


Kay Goldstein

As I read the No Impact Guide my spirit lightened. We were being asked to pay attention, be honest with ourselves and let go of preconceived notions, even our concept of what we need to make ourselves happy.

Deepak Chopra Says Meditation Improves Health

ABC News | Posted 10.21.2009 | Living


Deepak Chopra, the thoroughly modern guru, walks through Manhattan tweeting, delivering inspirational messages in 140 characters or less. "The purpose...

Why Some Sleep Better Than Others

forbes.com | Posted 10.20.2009 | Living


It's becoming increasingly clear that the answer to improving sleep lies in identifying the vulnerabilities of our genetic makeup and understanding ho...