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Mindfulness Practice Builds and Strengthens Your Brain

Sara Fruman — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 17:50:50 +0000

Just like a workout, a person can train their brain, improving regions associated with learning, memory, regulating emotions, perspective and more.

Yoga for Detox

GranolaJoe — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 16:12:12 +0000

Poses to help you cleanse

Author:

Kate Hanley

From reading the celebrity rags, you may think that detox is something you do by either checking into a cushy rehabilitation facility or consuming nothing but liquids for 21 days. It seems either overly arduous or something only the rich and idle have time to do. But your body is designed to engage in detoxification every day.

6 Ways to Live in the Moment

Adam Rowan — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 16:10:20 +0000

Stay happy by staying grounded in the present

Author:

E.C. LaMeaux

The idea of “living in the moment” has inspired a lot of motivational posters and T-shirts, but it’s really an important concept. You’ve probably heard several variations: Live like there’s no tomorrow. Live as if you’ll die today. Living in the moment takes practice, but when you learn how to live this way, you will lead a fuller life and appreciate the beauty in every activity every second of the day. Learn how to live in the moment with these six ideas.

Why Meditate? Science Finds Clues

GranolaJoe — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:21:21 +0000

The Benefits of Meditation

Author:

Rachel Brand

Buddhists, yogis and ayurvedic doctors have said for centuries that meditation improves health and well-being. Now scientists are trying to prove the benefits of meditation.

Meditation 101: Techniques, Benefits & Beginner’s How-to

GranolaJoe — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:19:37 +0000

Why and how to meditate

Author:

Inner IDEA

Meditation is an approach to training the mind, similar to the way that fitness is an approach to training the body. But many meditation techniques exist. So how do you learn how to meditate?

How to Do Ab Crunches on a Balance Ball for 40% Better Results

GranolaJoe — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 15:58:26 +0000

Author:

Mary Jo Cameron

Can adding a Balance Ball to your abs workout net you that six-pack with less sweat? A study by researchers at the Department of Kinesiology at Occidental College in Los Angeles says yes.

Savory and Sweet Summer Fruit Guide + 3 Delicious Recipes

GranolaJoe — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 15:10:01 +0000

Author:

Jessica Harlan

Some might say that the best part of summer is the longer days, or the warm temperatures, or the trips to the beach. But I respectfully disagree. My favorite part of summer is the ripe, flavorful fruits that will be in season from now until the fall.

Yoga for Vets

Mon, 14 Jul 2014 22:07:27 +0000

Author:

Lynda McCullough

Yoga has established a sure foot in the military.

Detox 101

GranolaJoe — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 18:12:36 +0000

Looking to detox? Find out which detox diet is right for you.

Author:

Judi Ketteler

Benefits of Eating What’s in Season

GranolaJoe — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 14:56:12 +0000

Why seasonal food is better for you and the planet

Author:

Michele Morris

Eat local. Eat what’s in season. Eat organic. Confused by multiple messages about what to eat and where to buy it? We’ve looked into eating seasonal food and have it all figured out. Here’s why you should (really) do it.

Easy on the Wallet

Happy Campers Camp Green

sbourassa — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 14:40:00 +0000

Make your next vacation an eco-friendly one

Author:

Jessie Lucier

It’s the heart of the summer: the perfect time to trade the boundaries of our homes for a trek out into nature for some sun, a little R&R and the chance to sleep under the stars.

4 Tips for July 4th Picnics, BBQs and Pool Parties

Kirs10 — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:52:27 +0000

Have a happy, healthy Independence Day!

Author:

The FIRM nutrition expert Sara Ryba, R.D., C.D.N.

As I discussed in the article 7 Ways to Fast Track Your Weight Loss This Summer, eating healthy and staying on track with your nutrition plan during the summer months is not as easy as one might think. The increased socializing that often takes place during this time of year makes for quite a calorie challenge.

7 Ways to Fast-Track Your Summer Weight Loss

Kirs10 — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:49:20 +0000

Warm-weather weight-loss tips

Author:

The FIRM nutrition expert Sara Ryba, R.D., C.D.N.

Have Your Best Backyard Summer

KFuller — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:41:51 +0000

The outdoors never felt so close to home

Author:

Kim Fuller

Summer is the season of freedom and refreshment. A tall glass of ice-cold lemonade basking on your sun-lit porch; a carefree child swinging a pail of freshly picked strawberries; vanilla ice cream melting down the sides of your peach pie à-la-mode.

You can bring the vibrance of summer close to home — to where you walk and sit, and with what you cook and grow.

12 Ways to Use a Foam Roller

Sara Fruman — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 17:07:36 +0000

Roll away your sore muscles

Author:

Sara Fruman

If you’re like me, you’ve probably seen foam rollers around and have had no idea how to use them. Or you thought to yourself, “I don’t need a tool to help me stretch — I already do yoga!”

Restoring Your Soil

sbourassa — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:38:52 +0000

Tips to make your garden greener

Author:

Valerie Gleaton

“Mary, Mary quite contrary … How does your garden grow?" Even if the answer is “not well,” a black thumb might not be to blame. Instead, the culprit could be poor soil quality.

A Right to Bare Arms: 3 Yoga Poses for Beautiful Biceps

GranolaJoe — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 19:47:57 +0000

Tone your upper body for spring tanks and tees

Author:

Julie Kailus

Summer is just around the corner. Are you ready to wear those T-shirts and spaghetti straps?

Dancing Warrior Yoga with Kathryn Budig

Kirs10 — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 16:51:55 +0000

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Crow Pose: A Yoga Tutorial

Kirs10 — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 16:51:23 +0000

Achieve balance with guidance from Aim True yoga instructor Kathryn Budig

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“Are You Here Now (On the Treadmill)?” asks Rodney Yee

Gaiam Staff — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 16:50:38 +0000

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