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What is Vedic Meditation? The Mantras You Need to Know

The benefits of Vedic meditation are many: improved sleep, clearer thought, and lowered stress. Meditation teacher Ann Vrlak explains how to practise

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How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed: 8 Strategies

Ever think 'why do I get overwhelmed so easily'? Learn how to stop feeling swamped with these 8 strategies from Dee Marques, from practising

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How To Do Yoga Nidra for Sleep: 4 Steps and Script

Are you living with insomnia or poor slumber? Practising restful yoga nidra encourages deep relaxation, ideal for promoting a healthy night's

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Eat These 8 Good Mood Foods to Improve Mental Health

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The phrase 'you are what you eat' applies to our metal health too. These good mood food ideas from Calvin Holbrook could help improve symptoms of anxiety and depression.
 
When you

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Yoga for happiness: gratitude yoga

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Gratitude was always part of her happiness routine, but when Sienna Saint-Cyr started practising yoga for gratitude, she found a new lightness, peace and energy within. 
 
Gratitude –

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Yoga for happiness 3/3: yoga for mood swings

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In the final part of her series, Sienna Saint-Cyr looks at yoga for mood swings. Learn how to calm the shift in your mood through this set of yoga poses. 
 
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My first panic attack: the bus ride from hell

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When Calvin Holbrook started hyperventilating and having chest pains on a bus in the middle of the motorway, he thought he was having a heart attack. In fact, it was his first panic attack – one of

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Fasting and autophagy: ancient wisdom and scientific research intersect

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For centuries, people have fasted as a way to cleanse the body and give it chance to heal. Indian spiritual leader KAMLESH D. PATEL aka Daaji explains some of the ancient wisdoms behind the act of

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How to cope with the suicide of a friend: my personal story

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When Anastasia Fox's best friend, Wes, committed suicide, her world fell apart. Trying to make sense of why he took his own life has been a long and painful struggle. Now feeling happier and

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The Bright Side: positive news from June

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With so many negative news stories in the press, happiness, hope and positive news may seem to have been in short supply during June. In fact, it was a great month for positivity and human endeavour.

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Why Reconnecting With Nature Is Essential For Us

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We all know that reconnecting with nature relaxes us, but, as Dee Marques explains, in fact, it has a scientifically-proven impact on our health and happiness, boosting positive

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5Rhythms as a movement meditation practice

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When we think of meditation, we often think of sitting still in the lotus position. However, meditation can involve moving your body too, and 5Rhythms dance is a great way of incorporating movement

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The World of Real Dolls: A Deep Dive into Functions, Intimacy, and the Unveiling of Special Qualities

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In the ever-evolving landscape of human connection and intimacy, the advent of Real Dolls has been nothing short of a technological revolution. These lifelike companions, crafted with meticulous

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5 ways to lift your mood during the winter months

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The dark skies and cold leave many of us struggling to stay upbeat during winter. Discover five ways to boost your mood and lift your spirits during those harsh months. Sponsored

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Jill Satterfield: a mindful approach to yoga

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After suffering years of chronic pain, Jill Satterfield healed herself and developed her own unique practice: Vajra yoga and meditation. Sienna Saint-Cyr takes a deeper look at the method and the

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Yoga for happiness 1/3: compassion yoga

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In the first of a three-part series into yoga types, Sienna Saint-Cyr explores yoga for compassion. The poses she practised helped her to release both sadness and stress, and to feel a whole lot

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Trauma sensitive yoga: my personal journey

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Although Sienna Saint-Cyr tried many types of yoga, she couldn't find her perfect pairing. Then she discovered trauma sensitive yoga and everything clicked into place. Here's her take on this

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How tuning in to your body can make you more resilient

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By balancing our physiology and nervous systems, body-based practices can help us through hard times. By Linda Graham on behalf of Greater Good Science Center.

Stuff happens. Another

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