A simple and approachable way to nourish yourself during the colder months is to shift your eating habits and incorporate specific foods into your diet. You can also use these tips any time of the year when you are wanting to give your Lungs/Large Intestine some extra loving.

Align and adjust your life, yoga and meditation practice with the seasonal changes by tuning in with the intrinsic powers of the 5 element system used in Taoist practices. We, human beings, are a biochemical formation of atoms, molecules, and cells. Within the deepest fibres of our body we share the same atomic footprint as our surrounding nature.

You will all have things that you find difficult and challenging in your yoga practice, just like in the rest of your lives. Looking at others (who seemingly do these particular things with great ease) and comparing yourself to them will undoubtedly lead to self-doubt and frustration.

Life is an uncertain roller coaster. You can choose to embrace it and enjoy the ride, joyfully learning from your experiences along the way; or you can choose to rebel against all of life’s challenges, resenting every moment of your journey.

Los Angeles-based yoga teacher, life design coach and writer Mary Beth LaRue has created the life of her dreams—but she had to overcome her fair share of fear and self-doubt to get there.

Always learning new things, and staying busy with friends and favorite activities — is exactly what the experts say can help keep our thinking skills sharp. "Cognitive and social engagement have been shown to be protective against cognitive decline, whereas hearing loss, depression, and social isolation are associated with cognitive decline," says Dr. Kathryn Papp, a neuropsychologist and instructor in neurology at Harvard Medical School.

Through a series of precise, controlled movements Pilates targets all muscle groups in the body whilst working on posture, functionality and flexibility. It’s also one of the ultimate mindful training practices, aiding stress and anxiety relief through breathing exercises, which is one of the key principles of Classical Pilates.

On average, how many hours do you sleep each night? For most healthy adults, guidelines suggest at least seven hours of slumber. But these are general recommendations and not strict rules. "Some people need less than seven hours, while others might need more," says Eric Zhou with the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

Being apart of the yoga world can make you become more connected with your thoughts and actions. When you practice yoga you create a stronger core, back, and mind. This strength that your body creates not only becomes apart of us physically but also mentally, allowing you to trust yourself in times of need.

Are you guilty of thinking that Reformer Pilates is just for people who don’t like the gym or cardio, or that it’s the same as Yoga, or even perhaps that it’s only good for rehab? You’re not alone — and we need to put you back on the right track.

Looking for a great summer detox? There’s no need to deprive yourself with a strict juice cleanse or a cabbage diet. The following 10 yoga poses will help your digestion, boost strength and flexibility, and leave you feeling your best. Take them one at a time or practice the entire sequence as a flow to feel lighter and happier this holiday season.

Good habits tend to go out the window during the holidays. We’re all guilty of splurging more than we planned on gifts, having an extra cocktail during the festivities, sneaking a few cookies before Santa arrives and (most of all) putting the brakes on our workout routine.

Eddie Modestini, a longtime student of K. Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar breaks down the 5 things you didn’t know about vinyasa yoga.

Just as important as giving is, learning to receive is a skill we could all be better at. Most of us for some reason are not very good at receiving.

11 benefits of mat PIlates.

It is a really essential component in life to find one’s peace. To really discover the connection back to self, the universe and to be vibrating at a high level, back to your natural state. This vibration is so high that the body can heal, the mind can heal and the soul can heal. Past physical and emotional trauma stored in the muscles, cells and memory has time to be released and the healing process started.

If you have been wondering if you should give up alcohol whilst taking on your new health kick, you need not to. Unless you are on a complete clean eating or detox program a glass of red wine can compliment your yoga and Pilates program.

Enjoy this delicious crunchy prawn salad recipe all year round.