For most of modern medicine, the question has been what makes people sick? In the 1970s, Aaron Antonovsky asked a different one: what keeps people well, especially when life is hard? His answer is one of the most useful frameworks we have.
Where does meaning come from when the story we used to tell ourselves stops working? Modern writing often directs us toward finding our purpose. The yogic tradition takes a different approach: meaning lives in us at seven different levels at once, and when one runs dry, others remain.
Many of us treat worry as proof of love. But fretting is not caring — and the more we fret about what we can’t control, the less energy we have for what we can. How do we care about a hard world without fretting ourselves into exhaustion?
Your brain is a prediction machine, constantly scanning for patterns so the body can relax. Right now, the world keeps breaking those predictions, and our nervous systems are paying the price. There’s a name for this kind of moment that might help explain it.
Why do some people stay well, even when life is genuinely hard? In the 1970s, a medical sociologist asked that question and changed how we think about stress. His answer — the Sense of Coherence — feels especially useful right now, when the world refuses to make sense.
Teaching yoga to students with cancer carries many important nuances and considerations; but the practice itself should be simple. This post offers a thoughtful approach to class design that meets students where they are and opens a path toward inner steadiness and self-discovery.
It is essential to resolve your day before going to bed because it helps calm the mind, reduce mental clutter, and prepare your nervous system for deep rest. Here are three simple strategies to help you resolve your day, so you can unwind, sleep better, and wake up refreshed.
Are you feeling the effects of too much screen time? Eye strain can lead to headaches, neck tension, and poor sleep. Learn simple yogic techniques to relax your eyes, ease tension, and support better rest.
The food choices we make undoubtedly impact our health and wellness, but those benefits can get lost in the ongoing debate over “which food cures the most symptoms” or “my diet is better than yours.” Here are three key factors to consider when using food as fuel to support your body’s energy levels and healing capacity.
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Are you or someone you know having a hard time? Do you experience mental or…