I am one of those people who brings my lunch to the office at least...More»

Crow pose (Bakasana) used to be my arch nemesis. Even as someone who does yoga for at least an hour on most days and has been...More»

Meditation can be difficult. I speak from personal experience, trying to meditate for minutes that seemed like hours...More»

Most of us who frequent MindBodyGreen  have an interest, or maybe even a passion, for leading a healthy lifestyle and...More»

The last few weeks my husband and I have been experimenting with eating vegan, and we've found some pretty damn good recipes...More»

Advancing your yoga practice is a fun and wonderful journey, but it does not come easy or without the need to face certain challenges...More»

Yoga has a funny way of making your body tell you exactly what you need on any given day. Sometimes it tells you that...More»

Dear St. Valentine... I don't know what to make of you. My Valentine's day memories, in snapshots, look something like this...More»

In today's world there is fierce competition to be successful in almost any undertaking. No matter if it is...More»

A lot of winter weekends can be wasted away in front of the TV, especially with the weather being unfavorable to venturing outdoors. I'm sure you agree that being holed up in your living room is...More»

"It's no surprise to me I am my own worst enemy. Every now and then I kick the living sh-t out of me...More»

"Hi, Brigitte. Nice to meet you." This is something I could have said to myself probably a hundred or more...More»

There is a great Albert Einstein quote in which he says: "Only one who devotes himself to a cause with his whole strength and soul can be a true master. For this reason mastery demands...More»

Growing up with parents from the Czech Republic (CR), I was lucky enough to spend all of my summers abroad while growing up, speak the language fluently, and have a...More»

I have never been one for New Years resolutions. They never seem to last, have much depth or substance, and seem rather superficial for the most part. I think a lot of times people set an...More»

Growing up in an apartment in Manhattan, I always dreamt about having a house with multiple floors and a backyard. While I loved the fast city pace and ability to walk everywhere, I always adored...More»

While I have never been to Greece or any other part of the mythical Mediterranean, I try to eat like I'm living there every single day...More»

For my whole life I have been in awe of the moon, the sun, the seasons, and nature in general and how it affects what is going on in us and around us.More»

Like clouds in an otherwise sunny sky, everyone has dark spots in their life. They can be small clouds that come and go without much of an impact, while others can be huge storms with the power to...More»

I love dogs. Anyone who knows me even a little bit knows that about me. My husband and I have two adopted dogs, Logan and Denver, who keep us busy but very entertained. Having them in our home has made me...More»

What do people think of when they hear "yoga?" Most probably envision people twisted into incomprehensible poses while balancing on their hands. Sure -- there are those people, and asanas are...More»

Ah, the holidays are here! You know what that means... parties, drinks, food, some more food, late evenings, little time to yourself, and a general feeling of...More»

With Thanksgiving behind us, the rush of holiday shopping has begun with people racing around malls looking for...More»

Driving home from work a few weeks ago, the sun was just low enough ahead of me to paint the sky an array of colors, while behind me were...More»

Recently, I realized I often find myself striving for something just out of reach. I don't mean in a good way like going for a new, better job or trying to save for a vacation. I mean constantly striving for something just a little better...More»