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HOW A DIETERS MINDSET WORKS AGAINST YOU

If you are someone who has been on a diet your whole life then you probably do not have a loving functional relationship with food. You probably know more about nutrition than some professionals,...

The Benefits of Yin Yoga

Yin yoga was designed as the counter practice to more active Hatha classes that focus on strengthening and building muscles. Yin specializes in soothing the connective tissues and quieting the mind.

Understanding Positive Thinking

Have ever wondered what the secret is to optimism? Is it something you’re born with, or a skill can develop later in life? Science suggests that developing optimism in your daily life — or...

The Benefits of Bodywork + Aromatherapy

If you’re reading this blog, then you’ve probably heard of massage by now, and perhaps even aromatherapy. But you may not know what the various types of massage are like, what they are good for, and...

5 Benefits of Qi-Gong

Qi Gong is a natural complement to your practice of yoga and meditation. This blend of medicine, philosophy and martial arts focuses on creating balance in your own life energy. As with yoga,...

Katonah Library to Offer Free Meditation

Susan Kullman, founder of Intentional Wellness & Yoga Center will be hosting a free meditation at the Katonah Library in Katonah, NY. The meditation will take place on the first Thursday of...

Balancing Chakras: What Does It Mean for You?

Yoga is founded on a belief that you attain your full potential by achieving mental and physical balance. The term itself comes from a Sanskrit word that literally means “to yoke” or “to join”. Your...

What is Qi-Gong?

Eastern philosophies place a primary importance on the connection between mind and body that’s not often present in Western healthcare. This principle is what makes disciplines such as yoga so...

Feed Your Soul To Speed Up Weight Loss

Are you struggling with achieving a healthy weight for your body? You may find yourself eating even when you’re not hungry without understanding why. Overeating is about filling empty spaces within...

What is Shamanism?

Regular yoga practice is an ideal way to achieve your full potential. It helps you develop the connection between mind and body which allows you to fully tap into your energies and abilities....

5 Yoga Tips for Beginners

One of the reasons yoga enjoys such widespread popularity is that it can be successfully practiced by anyone. Age and gender don’t matter. You don’t have to invest in expensive equipment that ends...

Obesity is Costing Us More Than Our Health

The nation’s rising rate of obesity has been well-chronicled. But businesses, governments and individuals are only now coming to grips with the costs of those extra pounds, many of which are even...

Meditation Tips for Beginners

Have you made the decision to start incorporating meditation into your lifestyle? This could be the most valuable step you take toward achieving your full potential of body, mind and spirit....