This week I spent my afternoons reading The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff. For those of you who have never heard of it, it is a wonderful little book that illustrates the ideologies of Taoism by presenting them within the world of A.A. Milne's Winnie The Pooh. The book is a short, quick read, … Continue reading The Tao of Pooh, The Tao of You
Last week I wrote about reading Dr. Ameet Aggarwal’s book Heal Your Body, Cure Your Mind and his suggestion to use daily exercises to relax your mind and help relieve physical and mental stress. Although these exercises can be a powerful tool for alleviating anxious thoughts and responses, we must also remember that there are still physical … Continue reading Back to Basics: The 3 Week Hypoallergenic Diet
Week one of my four week international trip is over and it has me reflecting on both my past and my future travels. I am also surrounded by people from all over the world who have collectively done some pretty impressive traveling. This lead to a conversation with them about how they stay happy and … Continue reading Tips For Happiness And Good Health While Traveling
I’ve mentioned before that I will be completing a Yoga Teacher Training course in May. This has been a dream of mine for a while, but due to finances and work, it hasn’t been possible. I am very grateful that I am now getting the opportunity for something I thought was still such a distant … Continue reading My Yoga Vision Board
I have never been a good sleeper. For as long as I can remember I have struggled to quiet my brain at night. It is as if my mind kicks into overdrive the minute that it knows I am about to lay down in my bed. All of a sudden my thoughts run wild with … Continue reading Goodnight Brain: 6 Tips For A Better Night Sleep
The following piece was shared with us by Certified Personal Trainer, Marc de Labry. Disclaimer: Marc is the husband of one of the blog authors, Emily. Follow his fitness journey on Instagram @delabryfitness Goal setting is one of the most critical aspects to either making a change or furthering development. Without goals, it’s easy to … Continue reading #WhyWellness: Setting Goals
Thankfully, I'm not currently fighting a cold *knocks on wood*, but Marc and I are preparing to travel next week which means I want my immune system in good shape. I find the same practices I use to prevent a cold will also help me stay healthy while traveling. I avoid over-the-counter medications the best … Continue reading Preventing & Fighting a Cold Naturally
