If you’re really into exercising and living a healthy lifestyle, chances are you own a fitness tracker. These nifty little devices took the fitness world by storm and now it seems that almost everyone owns one. But are they good for everyone? New research suggests that these trackers ...
Have you ever thought just how much riding a bike can benefit your mental health? A bike is one of the most commonly used and beloved means of transport, and for a good reason. If you are already a bike fan or you’re only considering taking it up as a hobby or a form of exercise, these mental ...
As someone who loves anything to do with fitness, surely you’ve been faced with the realization that there are simply too many good choices to do all at once. Have you ever logged onto YouTube and realized that in fact, you want to do ALL of the videos, ALL at once? Have you subscribed to a few ...
Working out is totally misinterpreted in today’s world. Once considered a way to keep the body strong and healthy is now only focusing on keeping you skinny and sexy. Everywhere you turn you see ads and billboards that promise to eliminate fat, flatten your tummy, and minimize your waist. This ...
There are, of course, many differences between female yoga practitioners and their male counterparts. But there’s one in particular I’ve noticed just recently. It basically comes to this: ask a woman why she does yoga, and she’ll generally talk about, well, the benefits of yoga. Ask a man the ...
Lazy mornings can be a big bummer! They spoil your mood and make you feel dull and gloomy throughout the day. It is true that the technological advancements have made us lazy. But the same technology can help us beat laziness as well. There are so many yoga and fitness apps that can help you ...
Have you ever heard that success is all about mindset? Well…what does that even mean? Unfortunately for me, dreaming and thinking positively about getting healthy didn’t stop me from bingeing. It’s like that positivity was intertwined with willpower, and at one point, the ...
This is the first of a four-part series on health and wellness from holistic health coach Katheryn Gronauer. Stay tuned every Saturday this month for more! I remember feeling really confused and disoriented when I first moved to Tokyo. All around me, there were slender women with gorgeous skin, ...
Yoga uses breathing, poses and gaze to stabilize and then unify the body and mind. Practicing a Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskara) requires utmost attention to be given to these elements. An important thing to remember before beginning to practice it is, how it gives us an opportunity to express ...
I adore Christmas — it really is my most favorite time of year. It is, however, an incredibly busy time of year, and it’s really easy to feel a little (OK, very) overwhelmed!. This year, I am also dealing with my grandma being in poor health. Thankfully, she has family to look after ...
