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Starting the New Year on the right foot is less about big, lofty goals, and more about small, everyday changes.

More and more people are turning to nature to find connection, meaning, and a sense of belonging to something bigger than themselves. But before you sing the praises of environmental spiritualism and how it has transformed your life, take a moment to understand the roots of nature-based rituals and the indigenous peoples that came before you.

One Yoga Journal editor replaced her daily meditation practice with ASMR YouTube videos for a week. Here’s what happened.

Tongue scraping improves your ability to taste, gets rid of old food debris, and prevents bad odor in the mouth.

Ayurveda has linked oral health to overall immunity for thousands of years.

The key to happiness? Loving the life you have, now.

Adding a bind to Locust Pose (Salabhasana) will help you go physically deeper into the pose.

Binds require flexibility both in the physical body—in order to come into and maintain the pose—and in the mind.

“Mindfulness” is a big buzzword right now, especially when it comes to what’s on your plate.

Spring, the time when nature reawakens and plants begin to sprout and grow, is a great time to do the “big cleanse.”

Who said grilled cheese is just for kids? This adorable mini grilled cheese recipe uses Brie for a more sophisticated taste.

Here is a recipe from my new book, Healthy, Happy, Sexy - Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women, for creating your own fresh chai.

Ayurveda loves herbal teas, which are warming in the winter and cooling in the summer. Here are a few of my favorites.

Pranayama, the formal practice of controlling the breath, is essential to good health.

Ujjayi breath is achieved by breathing in and out through the nose while constricting the glottis at the back of the throat. Here's how to do it:

Different styles of yoga engage different breathing techniques. The one we use at my studio and in the Baptiste Yoga methodology is called Ujjayi breath.

If you’ve been thinking about switching to a plant-based diet, enjoying a meatless meal once a week is a great way to start.

Avocados are full of protein, fiber, cancer-fighting antioxidants, and key nutrients, such as folate. Here are a few ways to enjoy them with every meal.

A living kitchen is a sacred space -- a hearth and a temple where you have the potential to create the nourishment that will serve your own life force.

The following meditation, when done regularly, brings self-esteem, self-love, and self-healing into the body.

Many of us are so busy that we eat at our desks and rarely stand up at all during the day, even to take a 5-minute walk.

The following tips and tricks will help you come into Wheel Pose (Upward Bow).

I firmly believe many more people can do Wheel (Upward Bow) than actually do.

With so much going on in our hectic lives, we often forget to have some fun! LÄRABAR founder Lara Merriken was on a hike in the Rocky Mountains when she suddenly saw the need for a simple snack that was also FUN to eat.

Valentine’s Day is this Saturday, which means everyone is thinking about … chocolate! Surprise your main squeeze with a sweet snack from LÄRABAR.

This heart-opening pose is perfect for Valentine’s Day. When you are open and available, you are present to truly give and receive love.

Whether or not you have a date for Valentine's Day, the most important person to love is … you!

Yoga helps you access the present moment as well as your personal power and potential, getting you in touch with your physical, spiritual, and emotional sides.

Not only is cocoa delicious and decadent, the cocoa used in LÄRABAR is sourced from farmers who are Fair Trade Certified™ by Fair Trade USA.

It’s Valentine’s Day this weekend, so go ahead and treat yourself and your date!

Unsweetened cocoa is the best source of antioxidant power, outranking all the bar chocolates, and also happens to be higher in filber and iron.

Side Plank is a great pose for working your core, and an oblique twist adds variation.

Are you following the paleo diet? LÄRABAR can help.

Rinsing your face upon waking is an easy way to disperse heat, or leftover pitta energy, and prepare the skin for the day’s challenges.

Ayurveda holds basil in high regard, stating that it opens the heart and mind, offering the energy of deep devotional love.

Attention berry lovers! LÄRABAR’s Berry Renola, featuring dried blueberries, blueberry juice concentrate, and raspberry powder, is the perfect topping for your favorite yogurt.

Anything in Plank Pose works the core, in several different planes.

Looking for a tasty snack that's under 200 calories? These LÄRABARs are as smart as they are delicious.

Chilies should be a part of every healthy cook’s pantry and fridge, especially when it’s cold outside.

Have a case of the winter blahs? It’s impossible to stay in a funk after doing several rounds of Leap Frogs.

Between work and life, it’s important to set aside a little “you” time, whether it’s to take a yoga class, meditate, or enjoy your favorite LÄRABAR.

One of the best tricks for slowing down a racing mind is meditation on the breath.

Who says salads are only for summertime? LÄRABAR founder Lara Merriken recommends topping a salad of arugula, Parmesan cheese, and tomatoes with crumbles of LÄRABAR’s Pecan Pie bar.

Are you a nut lover looking for variety beyond almonds and walnuts? Try cashews!

I’ve been called the kale queen, but I’ll be the first to tell you to incorporate other superfood greens.

Feeling lethargic and just kind of blah? Go upside down!

Three of the most highly regarded Ayurvedic spices -- cumin, coriander, and turmeric -- make an amazing facial.

Still working on those New Year's resolutions? Here are 3 simple ways to motivate yourself to be healthier today and every day.

In the Ayurvedic system, I’m a fire or “pitta” type, and I like to have a variety of ways to stay warm and balanced during the bitter cold months.

It’s common for students to essentially "sit" in poses and collapse into their joints instead of engaging the muscles.

Upward-Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana) is a pose that is commonly performed incorrectly. Here's the right way to do it.

According to Ayurveda, we want to cultivate the opposite qualities of winter’s chill in our daily meal planning.

Are you a coco-nut? Here are some delicious LÄRABAR products that feature rich, creamy coconut.

Do you ever find yourself surrounded by too much “stuff,” whether it’s actual clutter, too many emails in your inbox, or too much junk food in your pantry?

Not only does taking a scented warm bath help reset the nervous system for sleep, it can also be deeply healing for unraveling emotional processes.

When the temperature drops, we love to curl up with a wholesome snack. Here are 3 LÄRABARs that will have you humming, “Let It Snow":

Lord of the Dance Pose (Natarajasana) requires foundation, stability, concentration, flexibility, and balanced action -- everything you need as you set out to achieve your goals for the New Year.

My yoga resolutions for 2015 are huge! In my personal yoga practice, I’d like to maintain drishti (gaze) as the keystone, to create focus and vision in my world at a new level.

The key to getting your family to eat healthy is eating meals you cook at home and sharing time sitting down at the dinner table -- together.

We know you’re totally addicted to your favorite LÄRABAR, but the New Year is the perfect time to try a new flavor.

Oiling the hair is the single best way to keep it healthy. I find that oiling my head relaxes my mind while strengthening the roots of my hair.

Instinctively and correctly, yogis believe that seasonal foods like pumpkin are part of Mother Nature’s medicine cabinet.

You love LÄRABARs and you love lollipops … so what could be better than combining them into a delicious LÄRApop?

When life hands you lemons, you drink … lemon water!

Can’t wake up without your morning Joe? Get your java flavor fix with LÄRABAR’s dairy-free Cappuccino bar.

Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana) invites you to tap into both the calm, balancing energy of the moon and the fiery force of the sun.

Half Moon (Ardha Chandrasana) is used in many different flows, but it's not often showcased, even though it really deserves the limelight.

Here’s another reason to feel proud that LÄRABAR is your favorite snack bar: LÄRABAR uses cocoa and coffee sourced from farmers who are Fair Trade Certified™ by Fair Trade USA.

Abhyanga means “self-massage with oil,” and according to ancient tradition, it is one of our greatest allies for total health.