By Roisín Dervish-O’Kane — 2021
A full rundown of her fitness, diet, and wind-down routines.
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CLEAR ALL
Moving your body is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your mind.
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The yoga tradition offers a refreshing alternative to the New Year’s resolution: the practice of sankalpa, or resolve.
Stress doesn't always lead to fight-or-flight, says Kelly McGonigal. It can also activate brain systems that help us connect with other people.
If you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, don’t cut yourself off from other people, says Kelly McGonigal. Instead, double down on your capacity for connection.
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Kelly McGonigal, a health psychologist at Stanford, thinks we spend too much time worrying about stress and not enough harnessing it to learn and grow.
Yoga can transform your reactions, improve your health, and help you embody grace under pressure.
Modern science and yoga agree: our present pain and suffering have their roots in our past pain, trauma, stress, loss, and illness.