Whether you sit too much, stand too much, lift too much or move too much, overexertion of any kind on your spine can cause major strain (and therefore pain) to your back. If you, like many, experience back pain consistently, here are a few things you can try to alleviate the discomfort and even heal the issue altogether.

I don’t know if i’ve mentioned this in class or even publicly but I have been struggling with anxiety for as long as I can remember. My anxiety is actually the reason I began taking yoga after high school because I found it to be very beneficial when I was in school and wanted to continue on after.

Yoga has been around for thousands of years. Originally from northern India, it’s practiced worldwide today. Practitioners use it for its various physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. The range of benefits is part of what makes it an effective recovery tool worth looking into for those who struggle with addictions.

My name is Landen, I live in Pembroke Massachusetts, I am the owner of Emerald Yoga Studio. In the past I have struggled to meditate because I didn’t realize there were other ways to meditate besides just sitting in stillness. As someone with a very overactive brain, sitting still just didn’t seem like something that was going to be relaxing to me. Through a lot of trial and error I have found some great tools through meditation that I have been able to adapt into my daily life.

2020 has been a year for the books. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been in a good way for many people. There has been an increase in both the number of people suffering from mental health conditions and the severity of them. While focusing on how to improve the condition is beneficial, it’s also important to give attention to factors that can make it worse so as to be prepared for it.

There’s a host of common ailments that most, if not all of us experience from time to time. Remedies and treatments for these maladies abound. Some are found in pharmaceuticals and others come from more natural sources. So what are some natural ways to combat some common ailments?

I recently lost someone in my life who I had met over twelve years ago. Katja was my first ‘real’ relationship. Though we weren’t together for an eternity, the time that we did have together, and afterwards was very impactful on my life. She was the kind of person that when you walked into a room you could feel her energy as soon as you entered. She wanted to help everyone, while sacrificing her own wellness. Katja was a creative person with a drive for life when I met her. Through the years of knowing her she sadly became sicker with her eating disorder that ultimately took her life.

Feeling stressed? It's understandable, given the chaos from this year's circus of events. Stress can take a serious toll on virtually all aspects of your health, whether mental, emotional or physical. If you're going to protect your health, you need to take steps to manage your stress? But what can you do to bring it down to a healthier level?