Yoga Tasters Still not sure if you want to start doing yoga? Don’t want to spend 40 minutes on your first free tutorial? We put some resources together to get you started. Here are some taster yoga routines – most of them under 20 minutes – just to give you a taste of the yoga …
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Yoga is a great way to stay in shape. More than most exercises however, yoga also has a profound impact on mental health. Why Do Yoga? No matter how you look at it, it’s hard to overstate the benefits of yoga. Whether you seek physical, mental or spiritual benefits, taking up yoga is sure to …
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When people think about productivity, they usually think about working harder. They also think about working smart, using the right tools and techniques to get the job done. But they still think that productivity is primarily the result of effort and concentration. But, if you break it down, nothing is more productive than mindfulness. Being fully …
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The ancient Stoics believed that we can have happy and fulfilling lives simply by living by a few core principles. After all, they thought everyone was capable of greatness, at least by their own definition. In this post, we’ll discuss what the Stoics deemed the four “cardinal virtues” before running through personal values and a …
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Some things are within our power, while others are not. Within our power are opinion, motivation, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever is of our own doing; not within our power are our body, our property, reputation, office, and, in a word, whatever is not of our own doing.Epictetus A Stoic History of Control …
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Please, read this entire post before attempting any new sitting meditation positions. Otherwise, it’s easy to end up with long-term damage to the knees. In this post, we’ll run through the different sitting postures and hip-stretching exercises for beginners to adopt a more advanced meditation posture. Meditation Posture How to sit during meditation is an …
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The Mindfulness Habit Mindfulness is a habit that must be cultivated. Just like flossing everyday, mindfulness is most beneficial when practiced regularly. If you’ve never tried meditating before, you’re in for a treat. Fortunately, it doesn’t require as big a commitment as you might think. With the proper discipline, you might be able to squeeze …
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I’m going to start right off by saying that mindfulness probably isn’t for everyone. Though I’ve personally found it beneficial in reducing stress and anxiety, I accept that the research is limited and we don’t yet have a full understanding of the benefits of mindfulness. But if you’ve never given it a shot before now, …
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