Backbends are not only great for a healthy spine, but they also help open up the chest and improve posture. One backbend in particular that’s beginner-friendly and super-effective is cobra pose (or Bhujangasana in Sanskrit). Here’s how to do it properly, as demonstrated by certified yoga instructor and health coach Juanina Kocher. How to do…
September 17, 2021 — 16:02 PM Eyes up! There’s a full Pisces moon coming this Monday at 7:54 p.m. EDT. Here’s what each zodiac sign should watch out for during this emotional lunation, according to the AstroTwins. With the moon in Pisces, landing in your 12th house of endings and healing, Aries, closure is around…
At mindbodygreen, we have a philosophy that the best well-being habits are ones you actually stick to. For me, that includes moving my body, getting plenty of sleep, and including nutrient-rich plants in my diet as much as possible. However, there’s one nutrition strategy that I’ve found challenging in the past: juicing. Don’t get me…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. September 17, 2021 — 10:01 AM Perhaps this goes without saying, but we are living in Generation Anxiety—supporting your mental health has never been more important. And according to clinical…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. September 17, 2021 — 9:31 AM Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient for our health and well-being for a number of reasons (think mood, bone health, immunity, and more).* Unfortunately,…
September 17, 2021 — 9:02 AM So you’ve either finally decided to add a daily vitamin D supplement to your routine, or you’re at least thinking about it. At this point, you’re probably wondering what to expect from consistently boosting your intake of the all-important sunshine vitamin—and how you can ensure you don’t overdo it.…
What are the perfect workday hours to maximize your motivation? For me, it depends and varies based on the day. We’ve been working eight hours a day since Robert Owen coined the slogan, “Eight hours labour, eight hours recreation, eight hours rest,” back in the 18th Century. Today, the average American works 8.8 hours a day. It…
IMAGINE YOU’VE JUST BEEN TOLD YOU DON’T HAVE A JOB ANYMORE. What is your first thought? How do you react in the following days, hours and weeks? Most of us would consider this “bad news.” However, I hold the belief that absolutely everything that seems like bad news at the outset can actually have something…
Renu Devi, in her mid-twenties, lives in an informal settlement located at Stand Road in Patna. Renu is a domestic worker, and her husband is a daily wage worker. Renu’s family had barely managed to overcome the economic hardships caused by the lockdown during the first wave of the pandemic when the second wave hit…
Baking at home is a pleasant and therapeutic activity for many people, whether they are stressed or just looking to relax after a long day at work. Many find the process of measuring out ingredients, mixing them together according to a recipe, and then cooking them into something delicious very soothing, says Georges Chahwan. Baking…
