Maybe you’ve heard a yoga teacher or fellow yoga student chanting “om” or seen it written on athletic gear. Maybe you’ve even seen it in a movie or on a TV show. But what does it mean? Ancient yogis considered om to be the “seed sound” from which all other sounds grew. I have heardContinueContinue reading “What Is Up with Om?”
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12 Ideas to Halt a Headache (That Aren’t OTC Meds)
This post contains some affiliate links. Did you know that acetaminophen is not so great for you? We were long told it was “gentle” and “safe,” but it seems like every week now I read something new and unsettling about it. Among other things, it is said to be an endocrine disrupter, to decrease glutathioneContinueContinue reading “12 Ideas to Halt a Headache (That Aren’t OTC Meds)”
Box Breathing — What Is It and How Do You Do It?
Box breathing is the practice of inhaling for several seconds, holding the breath in for the same amount of time, exhaling for the same amount, and holding the breath out for the same amount. This very simple breathing technique that could help you feel calmer and more centered. I prefer to inhale and exhale throughContinueContinue reading “Box Breathing — What Is It and How Do You Do It?”
