In my wellness toolbox, I hope I always continue to include meditation and movement. These are practices I try to do every day, but more than that, I hope I keep reaching for them in moments when I feel overwhelmed and need to ground myself. It always makes me feel better in the end. This evening I felt out of sorts. I had a meeting coming up in an hour, so I decided to get up from my desk, roll out my mat, and follow a yoga routine. Afterward, I spent some time stretching, u

Tired, overstimulated, and overwhelmed. That's how I'd describe how I felt when I got home tonight. I was back at the hospital today, and even though I tried to make myself comfortable and go for walks during my visit, it's still an unnerving situation trying to help care for someone, especially when they're in pain. Every time she coughed, said she was in pain, or shared how uncomfortable she was, I could feel my body tighten. By the time I got back home, I was tired and fel

Research shows that just 10 minutes of meditation a day can reduce anxiety, lower stress hormones, calm rumination and improve sleep. A consistent practice has also been shown to support mood, memory, focus and emotional wellbeing. Ten minutes. That's it. This guided meditation by Sarah Wes takes you through breathwork and body relaxation, helping you return to a place of inner stillness and calm. Her voice is soothing, the visuals are beautiful and the whole experience feels

This week's practice is a sound bath — a meditative experience where you're immersed in sound, typically from instruments like singing bowls, gongs or chimes. The vibrations and tones are said to help calm the nervous system, reduce stress and anxiety and guide you into a deep state of relaxation. You don't have to do anything. You simply listen and let go. This practice uses Tibetan singing bowls and is led by Tseyang, a certified Tibetan Yoga teacher with over 11 years of e

Chakras are energy centers in the body. When they're balanced and flowing freely we tend to feel more grounded, focused and at ease. When they're blocked it can show up as difficulty concentrating, poor sleep, or just a general feeling of being off. This short 5 minute guided meditation by Vibha takes you through seven chakras — from the root at the base of your spine to the crown of your head — using breath and visualisation to restore balance and flow. All you need is a qui

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