The 7 Chakras are basically energy centers in our bodies through with energy flows. When energy is blocked in any of these 7 areas, it can lead to emotional or physical illness. It’s important to … More

What is Zazen? Leo Babauta was a regular kinda guy, doing regular guy stuff. That was until he found a quiet, internal power he never knew he had. Zazen. Simply translated to mean seated … More

In our previous article, The Power of Mantra, we show how using a mantra during your meditation can greatly effect your ability to remain focused and help you connect to a deeper spirit. A … More

Most people associate meditation with sitting quietly for 20 or 30 minutes, silently focusing and gaining a new awareness of oneself. This can be a challenge in itself, so how do you think you’d handle 10 … More

The beauty of spring is upon us and summer is fast approaching. With more sunshine and longer days, now is the perfect time to take a mindful walk with nature. Be present with each … More

It’s often hard to be as focused as we’d like to be. Many things in our hectic lives interrupt our concentration and erode focus. Think: cell phones, instant messaging, email, and co-workers … More

Dr. Madan Kataria, a Physician from Mumbai, India, developed Laughter Yoga while researching an article called, “Laughter, the Best Medicine” in 1995. Today, the practice has spread to over 6000 clubs in 60 countries. Laughter yoga combines … More

Welcome to the world of PDAs and electronic communications, where, like our gadgets, we are expected to be on 24 hours a day. Like Matthew B. James, Ph.D., points out in his article for … More

The important key to meditation is not necessarily how you practice it, but that it facilitates an opportunity for you to be with yourself, to learn about yourself, and to heal in the process. … More

Kristina Lukawska teaches parents and caregivers to help children realize their full potential. It is often said that it takes a village to raise a child, but mothers and fathers nonetheless play an undeniable, … More

Sufi is a mystical tradition of Islam that is difficult to define. Carl Ernst writes: “In Arabic and Persian, there are dozens of terms for Muslim mystics with distinct and sometimes conflicting meanings, all … More

Mindfulness, as explained by Jon Kabat-Zinn, a renowned mindfulness meditation teacher, “means paying attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgementally.” In other words, it is a conscious direction … More

Are you a guy who’s been wondering if yoga is a good fit for you? If you’re on the fence about yoga, check out this article by Jason Wachob of MindBodyGreen, in … More