Only one part of the whole Yoga system contains the exercises that people learn in yoga class (I will put the exercise part in lowercase and refer to the system of Yoga with a capital Y). The system is often called “Yoga philosophy,” but that phrase sells the whole vision short. As natural as it feels to divide life in this way, this kind of compartmentalization creates a problem that cuts to the very heart of existence....

Here, we’re taking a closer look at indigo auras—including different shades and what they mean, plus how to work with indigo aura energy, according to experts. As spiritual author Gabriela Herstik previously explained to mbg, your aura is a reflection of your current energetic state. “Even though we might have a lot of purple in our aura one day, it may not be as prominent the next,” she says. That said, here are a few different shades of indigo auras and what they mean....

Here, we’ll dive into the personality traits of Libra and explore how this sign approaches life, love, career, and more. Libras are interested in finding balance everywhere: in spheres of social justice, friendships, partnerships, etc. As such, they’re often stereotyped as being indecisive—but they’re just weighing all the options. The scales of justice are meticulous, after all. Libra’s opposite sign, Aries, is known for boldness. Libra, on the other hand, prefers to keep the peace, so you may have heard that Libras are nonconfrontational....

Here’s a quick primer on how this fascinating system works, why it gets messed up, and how to optimize it so you can go through every day feeling energized (and sleep through every night feeling restored). This crucial process is kicked off by the natural light that comes from the sun’s rays that is picked up by the suprachiasmatic nucleus2 (SCN) in your brain. When sunlight comes in through the eyes, the SCN picks up the cue that it’s daylight and time to get up and be active....

Here are some reasons you might feel anxious in the mornings and ideas on how to quickly calm a.m. anxiety to start your day on a brighter note. Mentally, anxiety can spur repetitive, negative thought loops about the future and make you feel like something is about to go wrong. Physically, psychologist and co-author of Millenials’ Guide To Relationships, Kristina Hallett, Ph.D., ABPP. says that anxiety manifest in temporary symptoms such as: “Once you’ve ruled out physical disorders, if the anxiety doesn’t seem to be going away, you may want to access mental health support through a trained professional,” says Hallett....

Yet, I’m lying in yoga clothes on my carpet in the middle of my living room. The smell of sage still wafts over me and I wait until it’s time to call in for my appointment with a shamanic practitioner that evening. But after a few notable mushroom trips, explorations in lucid dreams, and forays into daily meditation, I started to become more and more curious about what else could be possible in this world....

But did you know that we can actually experience jet lag without traveling across the world? He explains what’s known as “social jet lag,” a concept that afflicts all of us who spend our Friday and Saturday nights staying up late with friends, watching movie marathons, and sleeping until we roll out of bed for a late brunch. All of these activities lead to a disrupted sleep routine that we desperately try to amend throughout the workweek—only to mess up again when Friday rolls around....