Ancient Wisdom, Modern Practice: The Draw of the Senses
On a beach trip, Rina Deshpande is reminded of pratyahara, the retracting of the senses.
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Practice Progressive Muscle Relaxation with Jillian Pransky
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8 Yoga Poses to Sleep Better Tonight
Try this sequence before bed, or anytime, to relieve stress and calm your nervous system.
The Best Cooling Eye Masks
From meditation to stress relief, these three eye masks can help soothe and relax.
Happiness Toolkit: Why an Eye Pillow Is Your Stress Rx
Bo Forbes tells us why the humble eye pillow is one of the most powerful tools for healing, health, and happiness—and how to use one.
A Yoga Sequence to Train Your Brain to Relax
Chronic stress and anxiety signal the brain to wreak havoc on your body. The secret to hitting reset? Yoga.
One Deep Breath
No matter how busy you are, you can always come back to the present and back to yourself.
How Yoga Nidra Benefits Mind & Body
A proven antidote to anxiety, yoga nidra has been adopted by veterans, recovering addicts, and average stressed-out people.
5 Signs You Might Be Trying Too Hard
Yogis are pretty much infamous go-getters. But how do you know when you're trying too hard?
Do Less, Relax More: Legs-up-the-Wall Pose
No time to do everything? Take a few minutes to do nothing in Viparita Karani.
Body Language: Speak Volumes Without Saying a Word
Learn to let your body language convey relaxed authority and a centered focus on your students.
6 Ways to Stop Feeling Strapped for Time
Try radically changing your relationship to the clock.