Although many people are drawn to yoga to stretch and strengthen their bodies, practitioners quickly discover the benefits run deeper. Practices such as Yoga Nidra are inherently restorative, calming the mind and creating peace in the spirit. The healing benefits of Yoga Nidra are mind-blowing; it has been said that one hour of Yoga Nidra is the equivalent of four hours of deep sleep. As you know, deep sleep allows the body to heal and

SAVE ENERGY & BOOST CONVENIENCE WITH SMART HOME TECH CONTROL HEATING, COOLING, LIGHTS, AND HOME APPLIANCES REMOTELY… AND MONITOR THEM FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY. Back in 2015, less than 20% of homes in the US featured Smart home technology. The majority of these “early adopters”—Smart home technology has been around for more than 20 years now—purchased wireless speaker systems and smart thermostats. People’s favorite activities? Listening to the music and getting the weather report. Just behind

Beyond the practice of sipping water throughout the day lies a realm of hydration that encompasses the entire body. Soak in water, nix the plastic single use bottles, and practice ancient yogic pranayama techniques that will leave you in tip top shape. 1. RIGHT NUTRITION: Sip Room Temperature Water And Warm Herbal Tea Throughout The Day To stay hydrated, focus on assimilation rather than quantity. Drink water when you are thirsty and sip instead of chug. If

“ALMOST EVERYTHING WILL WORK AGAIN IF YOU UNPLUG IT FOR A FEW MINUTES, INCLUDING YOU.”—ANN LAMOTT So many aspects of our lives have been positively impacted by new technology, but there comes a point when we have to ask: How much is too much? We tend to start the conversation by looking at the behaviors of our children. A decade ago, we were outraged that children were watching 4 1/2 hours of television per day. Then

“I SEE THE MYCELIUM AS THE EARTH’S NATURAL INTERNET, A CONSCIOUSNESS WITH WHICH WE MIGHT BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE.”― MYCELIUM RUNNING: HOW MUSHROOMS CAN HELP SAVE THE WORLD Walking through the woods, we come across rainbows of mushrooms of all sizes and formations. The sheer variety of mushrooms seen by the casual hiker hints at some of the extraordinary properties of fungi. Dig a little deeper and you will find networks of fine white filaments

“THE IDEA THAT SOME LIVES MATTER LESS IS THE ROOT OF ALL THAT’S WRONG WITH THE WORLD.”—DR. PAUL FARMER By now you may be feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world. The last year has been full of environmental chaos, political turmoil, and considerable anxiety. As an antidote to our collective sense of overwhelm, we look to global service projects that are working to restore justice and balance on micro and macro levels. Today

“QIGONG IS SIMPLE AND PROFOUND. WITH DILIGENT PRACTICE, YOUR HEALTH WILL IMPROVE, YOUR FRAME OF MIND WILL IMPROVE, AND YOUR SPIRIT WILL SHINE IN YOUR EYES.” —Jane Golden, Tai Chi and Qigong Master Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that focuses on cultivating and balancing Qi. Qi translates to life force, while gong can mean work or cultivation. A breathing practice, qigong coordinates breath with movement and mental focus. There are several hundreds of styles