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By Emily Monaco. Adaptogens are a unique class of herbs and roots that decrease the effects of hormones and other compounds that are released into the body in times of stress, such as kinase, nitric oxide, and cortisol. Since the effects of these compounds can improve health, lessen fatigue, and generally improve wellbeing, it’s no

Tiffany Cruikshank is a renowned yoga, meditation, and wellness expert, and the founder of Yoga Medicine, an international resource of teachers trained in the fusion of yoga with anatomy and physiology. Tiffany currently lives in Seattle, Washington. What is your morning routine? My sleep is precious, so when I’m not on the road working, I usually let myself sleep

By Samantha Lefave for Fitness Magazine. Whether you’re a regular yogi or someone who struggles to remember to stretch, flexibility is a key component of a well-rounded fitness routine. So it’s important to squeeze it in. That said, everyone’s range differs. “Different people have different bone structures, so nobody is going to feel the same

By Valerie Knopik for Yoga Digest. When I first started to practice yoga over 20 years ago, it was for the physical practice. As my practice matured, I stepped onto my mat not only for the physical connection but also because it soothed me – mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. It brought me to a peaceful

By Kristi Pahr for Green Matters. Recent studies have shown that today’s kids are more stressed than many parents realize. According to the American Psychological Association’s Stress in America research, “Children age 8 to 17 say they worry about doing well in school, getting into good colleges and their family’s finances. They also report suffering

By Valerie Knopik. Fathers come in all forms – biological, step, traditional, non-traditional, uncles, brothers, friends, single mothers who take on the role of both mother and father, you name it.  Let’s honor these father figures in our lives today (and how about everyday!) by foregoing the traditional Father’s Day gifts and instead giving them

From Live Lead Play.Ah, the start of summer! An open road to go running, a yoga class on the beach, and a bike ride through the mountains… the great outdoors is calling. But, before you take “action” find out why fitness experts are urging us to better align our mental health, not just our physical health,