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Mindful yoga: 6 unexpectedly calming poses your mind didn’t know it needed

You roll out your yoga mat, expecting another routine session to tick off as a beginner. You’ve been diligently trying to perfect each pose, but something still feels off. 

Despite your best efforts, the sense of connection to the self that yoga promises remains elusive. It’s like you’re going through the motions, but the peace and purpose everyone talks about seem just out of reach.

That’s likely why you’re here, searching for answers. You’ve started to wonder if there’s more to yoga than...

How mindful communication helps you break free from surface-level interactions

“How you doin’?” might be one of the most iconic lines in television history. It’s witty, it’s charming, and, surprisingly, it’s mindful.

Wait…what? How is Joey from Friends’ pickup line possibly mindful? 

That’s the thing many of us aren’t aware of—mindful communication isn’t only listening intently. There are other aspects that make it so enriching.

“It requires you to be intentional, vulnerable, and respectful so you can create a safe space to connect,” says Neelam Verma, the founder...

100 mindfulness quotes to help you recenter yourself, fast

In a world where chaos and chatter are the norm, finding a moment of peace can feel like an impossible task. But what if there was a way to silence the daily noise (whether from emails or worries), even for just a few minutes… with mindfulness quotes?

Many people would stop right here and start droning on about how cliché this suggestion is… but not you. Because you’re no Debbie Downer. 

You just know that, deep down, these simple textual reminders are so profound they can immediately shif...

How to manifest weight loss using mind-body techniques

“Think positively, and you’ll shed those pounds.” 

It’s easy to roll your eyes at this notion, especially when you’re standing in front of the mirror, questioning whether you’ll ever fit into that one pair of jeans again.

What if there’s a way to harness the power of your mind, not just to visualize your goals but to genuinely transform your body? What if you can—gasp!—manifest weight loss?

The word “manifestation”—which comes from the Latin root word manifestere, which means “to discov...

Is manifestation real? Here’s how science and spirituality align

You’ve probably heard the saying: thoughts shape reality. You’re curious but a bit skeptical.

While scrolling through your social feed, you keep coming across stories of people claiming they’ve manifested their dream job, ideal partner, or financial freedom. It’s intriguing, almost too good to be true. So you wonder…

Is manifestation real?

Is there any substance behind these claims? Can you really think your way to a better life? 

Or is it just another fleeting, performative trend? 

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Mindfulness for kids: 10 effective activities every parent should try

Let’s face it, kids don’t always have it easy.

Sure, they don’t have the responsibilities of paying bills, putting food on the table, having a roof over their heads… But they do face their own set of challenges—peer pressure, bullying, academic stress, social influence, high expectations, and so on.

These challenges can lead to problems in adulthood, leaving many parents flabbergasted on how to help. Counselors, therapists, and specialized programs are definitely great options, but they ca...

How to manifest someone: Methods even skeptics can trust

You’re at a cozy café on a crisp fall evening, sipping on a warm latte… when you lock eyes with someone across the room. 

A spark ignites, and suddenly, the universe seems to shift. But is that serendipity? Or did you consciously draw that person into your life? 

In the world of manifestation, it’s the latter—the result of putting in the self-work.

How to manifest someone into your life—whether it’s a soulmate, a deep connection, or rekindling an old flame—boils down to a combination of...

How to manifest money: The inspiring stories behind millionaire mindsets

Manifestation. Money. Both seem like an unlikely pair.

One is about aligning your energy with the universe to attract what you desire. The other, tangible wealth and financial transactions.

The idea of marrying both can seem a little far-fetched. But many people have used their thoughts and beliefs to directly influence their financial reality (you may recognize it as using the Law of Attraction for money).

That’s exactly what master manifester Regan Hillyer did, going from a mere $8 to...

Is your “healthy” diet harming you? Emmeline Clein unpacks the burden of disordered eating

Disordered eating is no easy topic to talk about. Countless numbers of people have had a run-in with it sometime in their lives.

It’s an uncomfortable topic. Not only that, it’s personal. And, more often than not, it’s misunderstood.

“Most women I know have struggled with some form of disordered eating,” says Emmeline Clein, the author of Dead Weight: Essays on Hunger and Harm, on the Mindvalley Book Club with Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani.

She knows this well because she, too, has walked the ...

50 inspirational quotes for kids to inspire their greatness

It’s Saturday morning, and you’re sitting across the table from your child, hoping to spark a meaningful conversation. But instead of engaging with you, they shrug off your attempts to connect, all absorbed in their own world.

We hear you. Point blank, it’s hard to shape their path to greatness while finding the right words. But what if there’s a more effective way to empower your child through words? Well, Mom and Dad… that’s where inspirational quotes for kids come in handy.

6 best inspi...