MindBodyGreen Contributor
As Curator and one of the founders of MindBodyGreen, Jason's goal is to make wellness and yoga accessible. After years of successfully trading equities on Wall Street, and traveling around the country running a national organic cookie company, Jason was told that he required back surgery. He opted for yoga instead of surgery and is now completely healed.
Jason is a contributor to The Huffington Post and has been featured in the The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has a BA in History from Columbia University, where he played Varsity Basketball for four years. Jason lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife.
Twitter: @JasonWachob
Facebook: mindbodygreen
Website: mindbodygreen.com
Here's another reason to begin a meditation practice -- you're gonna love it! I asked seven wellness mavens to...More»
Want to begin a meditation practice but don't know where to start? I asked seven wellness mavens to weigh-in and provide just one tip...More»
You've probably noticed that we avoid negative posts here at MBG. But with Paula Deen's recent Type-2 diabetes announcement (which she hid for three years while she promoted the very food responsible for her illness!) and subsequent deal with a...More»
Muhammad Ali turns 70 years young today. Here are five of my favorite quotes from the inspirational icon...More»
It's Martin Luther King day and here are seven of my favorite quotes from the inspirational icon...More»
I love art, especially art that has an inspirational message. Here are seven of my favorites that will hopefully inspire you as well.More»
Just when I thought we knew all the 90-something yogis, another nonagenarian yogi has emerged! Enter 96-year-old yoga instructor, Adela Choquet. She's been practicing for over forty years...More»
I saw a lot of awesome things in the wellness world this past year which have me pretty excited... Here are six wellness trends to...More»
Whether it be art, fashion, or professional sports, I love it when yoga crosses over into other worlds. Suffice to say, I think it's pretty awesome that LA's iconic Fred Segal just teamed up with Venice yoga powerhouse, YogaPoser...More»
We've had some amazing posts this year. Starting at number 10 and counting down to number...More»
I had no idea that the hilarious short-film about the LA yoga scene, Down Dog, existed, until our friend, plant-based ultraman, Rich Roll, tweeted at us today. It turns out that Rich actually directed...More»
B.K.S. Iyengar turns 93 today! Here are nine of my favorite quotes from the legendary yogi...More»
An estimated 30-35% of veterans who served in Afghanistan and Iraq suffer from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). But filmmaker and long-time meditator, David Lynch, is looking to change that.More»
Tara Stiles is not only a valuable contributor to MBG, but also a dear friend and a yoga rock star. She's got a lot going on these days, and she gives us the inside scoop on Deepak Chopra...More»
Mark Twain would have turned 176 years-old today and even Google is celebrating the legendary author and humorist with a Google Doodle. Here are seven of my favorite inspirational quotes...More»
"You've got to follow your passion. You've got to figure out what it is you love -- who you really are. And have the courage to do that. I believe that the only...More»
I eat a lot of bars. Organic, vegan, big, little, protein-packed, carb-loaded -- you name it, I've tried it. And YogaEarth's new...More»
People are drawn to yoga for different reasons, and whatever the reason might be, whether it's deemed to be a good reason (or a bad one), I definitely believe that once someone can get onto the mat, then the yoga will take it from there. And when it comes to men, getting...More»
When it comes to astrology, the best in the biz are the Astro twins -- identical twin sisters Tali and Ophira Edut. Tali and Ophira are professional astrologers with over...More»
Toxins in everyday skin and beauty products is a HUGE problem. Thanks to people like Horst Rechelbacher, Dr. Frank Lipman, Stacy Malkan, Annie Leonard, Siobhan O'Connor and Alexandra Spunt, and even celebs Gisele Bundchen and Miranda Kerr, more...More»
As I've said before, I love the 'Art for Good' trend -- art that sheds light on personal growth, yoga, sustainability, and general goodness. I first heard about British artist, Marc Quinn, and his sculptures of Kate Moss getting her...More»
As I've said many times here at MBG, I wish I had a yoga practice back when I played college basketball. Suffice to say, seeing college basketball teams embrace yoga makes me happy.More»
Yoga, movement, and healing go hand-in hand. Yet for some of us, it's easier for us to move in a yoga class than it is to move on the dance floor. Natasha Blank, the founder of Get Your Dance On talks...More»
Hala Khouri is one of the most well-respected yogis in the world. She's also one of the creators of the incredible non-profit organization, Off the Mat, Into the World, and a mom to two little boys. So how does Hala manage it all? Enter the yoga of parenting.More»
Babar is one of the most famous elephants in the world as the star of the incredible series of eponymous children's books. (My favorite is Babar's Yoga for Elephants.) 86 year-old Laurent de Brunhoff has...More»
Miranda Kerr is one of the most sought-after supermodels in the world. She's also a new mom who gave birth naturally (27 hours of labor and no drugs!), an avid yogi (she's been practicing for over a decade...More»
Yogi/foodie, Kathryn Budig, is not only a valuable contributor to MBG, but also a dear friend and a wellness rock star. She's got a lot cooking these days, including a new yoga DVD, Aim True.More»
David Regelin is famous for his Vesica and Multi-Intenso brands of yoga which are some of the most physically intense and popular practices here in NYC. If you ever thought that men who practice yoga aren't muscular...More»
For yoga teachers out there, do you remember the first time you taught? Were you nervous, excited, or both? Kathryn Budig, Elena Brower, Sara Ivanhoe, Dave Romanelli, Ally Hamilton, Dana Flynn, Amy Ippoliti, and Faith Hunter all share...More»
Do you remember the first time you went to a yoga class? Kathryn Budig, Elena Brower, Sara Ivanhoe, Dave Romanelli, Ally Hamilton, Dana Flynn, Amy Ippoliti, and Faith Hunter all share...More»
In 2010 the Cornell Basketball Team won the Ivy League and even advanced to the "Sweet 16" in the NCAA Tournament. Over a year later, five of the team's players are...More»
Wanderlust in Squaw Valley starts tomorrow so we talked to some of the yoga and music festival's all-star yogis including: Schuyler Grant, John Friend, Shiva Rea, Tommy Rosen, Kia Miller, Janet Stone, Anne Marie Kramer, Jonny Kest, and Rolf Gates...More»
Wanderlust in Squaw Valley starts tomorrow so we talked to some of the yoga and music festival's all-star yogis including: Schuyler Grant, John Friend, Shiva Rea, Tommy Rosen, Kia Miller, Janet Stone, Anne Marie Kramer, Jonny Kest, and Rolf Gates...More»
Wanderlust in Squaw Valley gets underway on Thursday so we talked to some of the yoga and music festival's all-star yogis including: Schuyler Grant, John Friend, Shiva Rea, Tommy Rosen, Kia Miller, Janet Stone, Anne Marie Kramer, Jonny Kest, and Rolf Gates...More»
A new study conducted by Consumer Reports says that 38 million adults make more than 300 million visits per year to acupuncturists, massage therapists, and other complementary and...More»
A few months ago I saw Dr. Christiane Northrup speak for the first time alongside my friends, Dr. Frank Lipman and Kris Carr at Urban Zen. Needless to say, I was blown away as...More»
It looks like our friend, Tara Stiles, was on to something when she said we were "in the midst of a juice boom here in New York City," as Liv Tyler credits green juice for her beautiful skin.More»
Maria Rodale takes organic food pretty seriously. In fact, Maria grew up on the first organic farm in America. She's...More»
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be lucky while others can't seem to catch a break? In The Luck Factor, Dr. Richard Wiseman says there are four main differences...More»
Stephanie Snyder is one of the most popular yoga instructors in San Francisco and one of the most well-respected teachers in the world. But the road to yoga was a bit bumpy and Stephanie talks to us about how she...More»
Tommy Rosen is a leading authority on yoga, addiction and recovery with 20 years experience helping others to overcome addictions of every kind. (Plus, he's a really nice guy). Tommy is one of the pioneers...More»
"Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not...More»
Almost 30 percent of veterans who served in Afghanistan or Iraq suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Iraqi war veteran, David George...More»
"Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the...More»
Suzanne Sterling is one of the founders of the incredible non-profit organization, Off the Mat, Into the World®. One of the many things that I love about OTM (and a reason why they're one of our partners), is...More»
"The most important thing to remember is this: To be ready at any moment...More»
"Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my...More»
"Up to a point a man's life is shaped by environment, heredity, and movements and changes in the world about him. Then there comes a time when it lies within his grasp to shape the clay of his life into...More»
"The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function. One should, for example, be able...More»
"People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are...More»
My good friend, Kathryn Budig, suggested that I see the film I AM, an inspirational documentary from the man behind Ace Ventura and Bruce Almighty, director Tom Shadyac. Now I suggest the same to you: go see I AM this Memorial Day weekend.More»
"When you hold resentment toward another, you are bound to that person or condition by an...More»
"When the breath wanders the mind also is unsteady. But when the breath is calmed the mind too will be still, and the...More»
Woody Allen's new film, Midnight in Paris just hit theaters (which I highly recommend), and when New York Magazine asked star, Rachel McAdams...More»
"Fear less, hope more; eat less, chew more; whine less, breathe more; talk less, say...More»
When anyone talks about the roots of their yoga practice in New York City, there's a good chance it traces back to yoga icon, Cyndi Lee. Cyndi founded Om Yoga center in 1998 and has arguably had...More»
"Look, I don't want to wax philosophic, but I will say that if you're alive you've got to flap your arms and legs, you've got to jump around a lot, for life is the very opposite of...More»
"When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to...More»
I knew that LeBron James hit the mat (and could do a Headstand), but had no idea to what extent. The Miami Herald reports that James credits his remarkable stamina to yoga!More»
"Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you...More»
"Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be...More»
I'm a big fan of conscious entrepreneur and author, Chip Conley as his thoughts on psychology and personal growth in the workplace are second to none. Fast Company recently profiled Chip and highlighted two of my favorite things: yoga and meditation.More»
"Some luck lies in not getting what you thought you wanted but getting what you have, which once you have got it you...More»
Anne Marie Kramer been promoting healthy living through yoga, training, and education for over 18 years. She has a...More»
"Be of service. Whether you make yourself available to a friend or co-worker, or you make time every month to do volunteer work, there is nothing that...More»
"People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to...More»
Who doesn't love abundance? Here are five of my favorite quotes on one of my favorite things...More»
I love the concept of 'Art for Good.' Two of my favorite artists in the category are Peter Tunney, and my friend CAM (I love his Ganesh series). There's also famed British artist, Marc Quinn, who...More»
"Often we are caught in a mental trap of seeing enormously successful people and thinking they are where they are because they...More»
"The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and...More»
One of my favorite soundbites from the film, Forks Over Knives, comes from Bill Maher: "Someone has to stand up and say that the answer isn't another pill. The answer is spinach."...More»
"Faith is expectancy. You do not receive what you want; you do not receive what you pray for, not even what you say you have...More»
Tiffany Cruikshank has taught yoga throughout North America for over fifteen years. In addition to teaching yoga around the world, Tiffany is also an acupuncturist at Nike's World Headquarters nd has studied Chinese medicine, holistic health -- born from...More»
Of all the current wellness trends, this might be my favorite. A new study says that more doctors are prescribing yoga and meditation.More»
"Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to myself that I...More»
Did you know that a woman dies every 90 seconds from complications of pregnancy? 90% of these deaths are preventable. Christy Turlington is looking to raise awareness...More»
I think we'd all agree that expressing gratitude daily is something we can always improve upon. Here are seven of my favorite quotes on what many consider to be the...More»
"Mother's Day, it's beautiful thought, but it's somebody's hurtin' conscience that...More»
Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you could go back in time and tell your 16-year-old self all the things...More»
"Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can...More»
There are a ton of celebrities who practice yoga. Why is this so? Well, in addition to the physical and spiritual benefits, I think that yoga is extremely popular among celebs because they can...More»
I love Mexican food because I absolutely love avocados, i.e. chips and guac. So in honor of Cinco de Mayo, here's yogi/foodie Kathryn Budig's famous Perfect Guacamole...More»
"Everybody's looking for something... We don't have to look anywhere -- it's...More»
"Courage doesn't mean you don't get afraid. Courage means you don't...More»
When it comes to marketing, Seth Godin is one of my favorite authors and thinkers. Plus, my friend, Michael Parrish DuDell, who works...More»
"It's been my experience that the longer I do yoga, the more I want to know, the more I am able to understand and...More»
It's playoff time in the NBA, which for many of basketball's finest means it's time for high-intensity workouts -- but for Lakers center Andrew Bynum this means it's time for meditation.More»
I love the trend of what I like to call 'Art for Good.' I also love the idea of more people being exposed to yoga. So when I saw my friend Phillip Askew's latest short film (I feel the term 'yoga video' doesn't do justice to Phillip's work), a few things immediately came to mind...More»
83-year-old Australian yoga teacher, Bette Calman teaches 11 classes a week! And she has the moves to prove it!More»
"Absolute certainty is not something I strive for anymore. I've learned the hard way that destiny usually looks upon our...More»
37-year-old soccer star Ryan Giggs, of the famed Manchester United soccer team, has been tearing it up on the field in the Champions League semi-final. According to his...More»
TRAVEL MARKETPLACE STAY CONNECTED
WELLNESS EXPERTS
