Journal

What is Meditation?

Meditation can be defined as a practice for calming the mind and practice the ability to stay in the present moment.

Presence is your calm superpower.

In fight-or-flight, high levels of stress-induced cortisol impair memory and cognitive function. Down-regulating, by getting...

Achieving a balanced life can seem like an impossible goal. How does one learn to live optimally by balancing all that life offers? Between work, play, family, faith, fitness, and other things that need your attention, it can feel as if you are constantly trying to hit a moving target. 

But...

Human bodies thrive through varied movement.  In order to be able to explore the mountains and undeveloped regions of the world, a basic level of fitness is required.  At this point, it is hardly debatable that there are definite benefits to a regular movement practice.  While...

How New Experiences Shape Your Brain

Does it feel difficult to create new habits?

The good news is, science says we can change our brains, and change our lives, through the principles of Neuroplasticity. A growing body of evidence shows that the brain is capable of rewiring itself to adapt to...

Chances are that for most of your adult life you’ve had a mobile phone and Internet access. When used properly, technology makes the day-to-day easier, makes us more efficient and frees up time that we can use creatively, and yet our relationship with digital gizmos appears to have become...

An effective morning routine is the foundation of a focused day, and some of the world’s most successful people, from media mogul Arianna Huffington to United States President Barack Obama, credit the habit as one of many elements contributing towards their achievements. Starting the day on...

A third of our life takes place in the land of nod, and it's important that we get enough sleep to keep us pumped for everything that happens in the other two-thirds. Aside from keeping us sprightly for the day ahead, eight hours of sleep has been proven to have many mental and physical health...

As we gradually say goodbye to the holiday season and wholeheartedly embrace the start of the new year, the daily stresses of life quickly start resurfacing, often despite the most well-intentioned of resolutions to maintain total zen-like calm. While stress is a natural part of our environment...

With the rise of mindfulness apps and a growing awareness of the benefits of meditation, more and more people are being swayed into practicing mindfulness regularly. Rooted in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, there's a lot of confusion about what mindfulness is exactly, and how it can benefit us...

It's never too late to make changes to your daily life, especially when it considerably affects how you look and feel. We've compiled a list of six tried and tested habits approved by industry experts that form the six cornerstones of optimum wellness. Healthy habits are formed by consistently...