The Wisdom of our Chakra System to our Daily Self-Care Practices
I used to think the chakra system, while intriguing and mystical sounding, was actually a bunch of nonsense. To be...
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Health + Wellness
Harmonizing Body and Mind through the Six Pillars of Ayurveda
In this issue we explore the concept of “harmony.” Harmony can include balance, yet it is more than balance. Likewise,...
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Rest for Life, Not Just a Night
One of the only truly universal experiences, no living soul on the planet can survive without sleep. And yet, until...
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Sit. Breathe. Write. Simple Practice for Daily Harmony
“You are not your thoughts.” My mind gasped when I heard that for the first time. I first thought, “What...
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Nurturing Universal Values in Children: Embracing Spirituality and Tolerance
“I’m afraid I’ll have a bad dream,” his little voice whispered. I could see the authentic fear glistening behind his...
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Finding Harmony and Balance with The Circadian Rhythm
One of my teachers of Ayurveda explained balance to us like this: imagine you’re trying to balance a very large...
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Creating Harmony to Heal Your Drama Triangle
In today's fast-paced world, many of us get caught in a challenging cycle called the Drama Triangle. This cycle involves...
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Happiness & Harmony through Intuition
“Grace is the outcome of inward harmony.” --- Marie...
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Harmonizing the Mind and Body as a Tool for Sexual Violence Survivors
A deeply traumatic experience, sexual violence can have long-lasting effects on survivors. The journey towards healing and recovery can be...
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Harmonizing with Nature Through Foraging
A key characteristic of Midwest living is our relationship with nature. A comment about the weather is one of the...
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Fall + Winter Recipes
March 18, 2025 in Lifestyle As the days lengthen and a chill isl in the air we tend to move towards more hearty and filling dishes. Here I have gathered [...]
Save a Fox: A Sanctuary of Compassion and Healing
March 17, 2025 in Spotlight In a world often too busy to notice the smaller creatures among us, there exists a sanctuary dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and care of [...]
Shiva, Shakti, and the Divine Non-binary: Viewing Queerness Through the Eyes of Yoga
March 14, 2025 in Yoga + Movement The original yoga teachings say we all contain divine masculine and divine feminine aspects within ourselves. One cannot exist without the other. Shiva [...]
Strengthen Your Karma Yoga Practice
March 13, 2025 in Yoga + Movement As much as I love yoga, one thing bothers me. Westernized modern yoga focuses far too much on our bodies rather than our [...]
An excerpt from Tap Dancing on Everest: A Young Doctor’s Unlikely Adventure
March 12, 2025 in Lifestyle This excerpt is from the team’s prolonged trek to base camp in Tibet which should have taken five days but was stretching on endlessly because [...]
Blossoming Wellness: The Story of the Minnesota Institute of Ayurveda
March 11, 2025 in Spotlight In the picturesque suburb of Eden Prairie stands a beacon of holistic healing - the Minnesota Institute of Ayurveda (MNIA). The genesis of MNIA is [...]
An excerpt from: Mindful Practice: A Beginner’s Guide To Vibrant Living
March 10, 2025 in Lifestyle Mantra: Just be you. “Let yourself be drawn by the stronger pull of that which you truly love.” Rumi After my car accident, I had [...]
JunoActive: Redefining Fitness and Fashion in the Twin Cities
March 7, 2025 in Spotlight, Uncategorized In the heart of the Twin Cities, where the spirit of innovation and inclusivity thrives, there's a brand that's revolutionizing the way we think [...]
An excerpt from Mental Health Matters: How Ten Psychological Principles Will Enhance Your Mental Health
March 6, 2025 in Lifestyle I am at the ER. Man, I hate this place. I spent too much time here with my husband. For four months, cancer burrowed into [...]
Open Heart Flow
March 5, 2025 in Yoga + Movement ThIs flow, called Open Heart Flow, lasts about 60 minutes. The idea behind it is that if we want to live inclusively, then [...]