Grof, who is still considered a thought leader in spiritual psychology, has since taught this method of breathwork to hundreds of facilitators (a list of practitioners who are Grof-certified to teach the method can be found here), and it’s now a popular technique for safely exploring the subconscious. As alluded to earlier, it requires participants to get really comfortable: The technique is typically performed lying down with the eyes covered. Music plays the entire time, and while facilitators are present, they don’t speak much and instead let the music guide the experience....

While minimalism’s origins began in art, the movement grew to include lifestyle choices as well. One of the goals of those seeking this way of living is to intentionally reduce possessions and only keep those things that bring value and happiness. By surrounding ourselves with items that serve a purpose, the idea is that we’ll have more time and energy to devote to other areas of our lives, like spending time with loved ones....

As I settled into my new life in Paris, I decided the best way to adapt would be to live like the locals. It didn’t take long before I was enjoying four-hour dinners with cheese and dessert courses, replacing evening runs with glasses of rosé on the terrace, and stopping almost daily at the corner boulangerie for freshly baked baguettes that could seduce almost anyone within a two-block radius. While I can’t claim to have solved the mystery, I can share five ways French women know how to live right—and in the process stay thin and happy: The French also don’t deprive or restrict themselves from occasional indulgences....

The response is almost always something like, “We have communication issues.” If I stopped there, I wouldn’t learn much about what’s going on for them because “communication issues” is defined differently for everyone. Even more challenging is that fact that within a relationship, couples will mean different things for what they describe as “communication issues.” Couples that don’t learn to consciously communicate will face issues when it comes to intimacy, conflict, and relational growth....

There are two types of people—those who’ve cracked the code for productive work-from-home days and those who fare better in an office-type environment to stay focused. After three years of running her business out of her home, wellness entrepreneur Om & The City’s Jules Acree is solidly in the former—thanks to a few workspace essentials and a mastery of minimalism. Read on, and take notes! My hours are pretty consistent, from 9 to 6, but I do have flexibility to pop out and take a midday yoga class since I don’t have to ask for permission (perks!...

Hangnails are so common it might seem like there’s nothing you can do to prevent them, even if you regularly tend to your nails at home. PSA—that’s not exactly the case. So hangnails actually have more to do with your cuticles than the nail itself. That being said, certain nail habits, practices, and products can make the cuticle become dry—which in turn creates a hot spot for hangnails. If you pick or bite your nails—don’t be too hard on yourself....

I wouldn’t exchange those memories for the whole world. I would, however, probably pack a little differently. And as constant adventure inspo Rebecca Caldwell told us recently, one of the most important elements of an adventure with your kids is being sufficiently prepared. As she notes, you’ll fall into your groove with time—knowing what to bring for the temperatures, and how many snacks to pack depending on the length—but here’s a good place to start for a summertime exploration....