I blinked, trying to process her words. My mouth was agape because I thought I wanted to say something, anything, to refute how that statement made me feel. I opted instead to close my mouth and sit on the side of the bed, slowly sinking into the plush mattress of the hotel room we were sharing. Moments earlier I’d vented to my friend about a searing frustration of mine—feeling unsupported as I grieve and the subsequent drain....
The No. 1 reason people fall out of love is because they’re human. Yes. We are designed to fall out of love. And then, if the relationship is healthy and both people understand what real love is about, we fall back in love, deeper than before. And then we fall out of love and back in love. You get the picture. Falling in and out love is as cyclical as the tides of the ocean....
This deep state of conscious rest, an ancient style of meditation that’s starting to go mainstream, is no longer reserved for ashram life or advanced yoga teacher trainings. It’s become a semi-regular offering in yoga studios in New York City and Los Angeles, as yogis of all levels who get a taste keep coming back for more. New release books like Yoga Nidra: The Art of Transformational Sleep, out in March, and Daring to Rest: Reclaim Your Power with Yoga Nidra Rest Meditation (due out this November) praise the modern benefits of yoga nidra and share practical applications of the age-old practice....
Since these fermented products are derived from healthy foods like milk, cucumbers, cabbage, beans, and tea, they also provide intrinsic nutritional benefits from vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytochemicals too. Of note, fermented foods are one of the few natural sources of vitamin K22 (a unique form of vitamin K important for bone and heart health), found in especially high amounts in natto, kefir, and miso. If you’re looking for a way to improve your nutrition, gut, and overall health through your diet, start by including some or all ten of these probiotic powerhouse foods....
When your diet or environment has been less than ideal, you can turn to any or all of the natural detox methods below for the ultimate self-care. No gimmicks here, just science-backed ways to support detoxification, so you can “detox” your body naturally. Aim to drink at least half your body weight in ounces in clear fluids or enough that your urine is very pale in color. Other dark leafy greens like dandelion greens, and beets are also detox-supporting superstars....
Let’s not forget that some of the best, most articulate and inspiring words we’ve ever heard were often spoken in the context of a yoga class. I have a journal that I take with me almost everywhere, and over the years I’ve scribbled down words that have struck a chord in my soul. Some of them were spoken by famous yoga teachers I’ve practiced with; others are words of wisdom relayed by some of the most notable healers of our time; and some are just bits of beauty that have poured forth in moments of casual banter....
Masochism is popularly associated with BDSM (also known as Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, Sadochism and Masochism); a sexual masochist is someone who likes pain as part of sexual activity, which can be a healthy and empowering kink. The psychological masochist is someone who looks for ways to torment themselves in their day-to-day. To know if someone is a masochist, we’ve broken down some common masochistic behaviors, traits, and tendencies....
