Chakra translates to “wheel” in Sanskrit, and you can imagine them like wheels of free-flowing positive energy. When the root chakra is open, we feel confident in our ability to withstand challenges and stand on our own two feet. When it’s blocked, we feel threatened, as if we’re standing on unstable ground. What it controls: Survival issues such as financial independence, money, and food Mantra: “I can’t grow from an unsteady foundation....

Becoming whole is a lifelong process. It is finding and embracing the new self and forgetting what you learned to be. In my book, Remember Who You Are, I describe the seven stages of seeking and claiming your Spirit Self. In this article, I provide an overview of the stages of claiming your spirit self and questions to help you build a map that will reveal where you are on the journey of finding your true self — and discover where you want to go next....

From supplements to meditation apps, there are a lot of tools out there to help you get better sleep, as well as plenty of natural methods to try to relieve snoring. But if you’re someone who snores regularly, it also might be worth asking if your mattress is part of the problem. Read on to learn why. If sleeping on your side isn’t comfortable, a new mattress might be able to help....

And certified sleep consultant and founder of Live Love Sleep Kaley Medina says that the bedroom is where silk does its best work. “Finding the right sleepwear is one of many components for a good night’s sleep and sleep hygiene, as being comfortable will help you fall asleep faster at bedtime and stay asleep for long periods throughout the night without wakings,” Medina tells mbg. She’s one of many sleep experts who recommend treating yourself to a pair (or two!...

Before, these LED light therapy tools were typically kept in dermatologists’ or estheticians’ offices during treatments or facials. Now, just like everything else it seems, they’re hitting the mainstream market for at-home use. But just because you can get your hands on professional-grade light therapy tools doesn’t mean every item for sale is actually up to par. In fact, experts warn that there are many less-than-quality options that have flooded the web, so it’s important to make sure you’re purchasing one that comes recommended....

Why trail running? I think RRCA-certified running coach Raj Hathiramani, an instructor with Aaptiv and Mile High Run Club, sums up my feelings pretty perfectly: “Trail running is an effective way to escape routine and immerse yourself in nature. Running through oxygen-rich, shaded woods will make you feel raw, energized, and connected to something bigger—Mother Earth.” “Trail running creates less impact on the body while building more strength in muscles to stabilize the core and legs,” says Hathiramani....

The intent behind the karezza method is to deepen the sexual and emotional connection, according to certified clinical sexologist Randi Levison. The practice “teaches couples to focus on the entire being, not just a body part,” she says. “It’s all about relaxing and being in the present moment.” The practice has also been known by the Latin name “coitus reservatus,” although this is slightly different from true karezza, because coitus reservatus only involves the penetrating partner withholding from orgasm while encouraging the receptive partner to still have them....