“True giving from the heart is an expression of love.” Cara Stein With the holiday season in full swing, it can be difficult to navigate gifting in a way that celebrates loved ones while upholding our environmental and ethical values. Choosing gifts that are thoughtful, … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays: A gift list from The Optimist Daily
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Celebrate Emotional Wellness Month with these 5 healthy habits
Did you know that October is Emotional Wellness Month? Mental health is closely tied to physical health, and just like we exercise and eat well to stay physically healthy, mental health takes some healthy habits and upkeep as well. If you feel like you’re in a mental health rut, … [Read more...] about Celebrate Emotional Wellness Month with these 5 healthy habits
Study: Mindfulness improves children’s sleep
Is your little one having trouble falling asleep? A new study from the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that mindfulness can make a big impact on children’s sleep habits. The study monitored over 100 children between the ages of eight and 11 over two years. Half the … [Read more...] about Study: Mindfulness improves children’s sleep
You get what you sweat! The perks and benefits of hot yoga
You may be wondering what the difference is between yoga and hot yoga… and the reality is that it’s exactly what it sounds like. Hot yoga is yoga, in a hot and humid room. You may hear the term “Bikram yoga” used interchangeably with “hot yoga,” but Bikram is actually a type of … [Read more...] about You get what you sweat! The perks and benefits of hot yoga
World Unity Week: Yoga Day Celebration
Welcome to World Unity Week! We’re collaborating with other change-making organizations around the world to promote healing, community, and discussion. Each day, we will be featuring one of the many great events happening this week, and we encourage you to head over to the World … [Read more...] about World Unity Week: Yoga Day Celebration