Experiencing and expressing emotions are integral parts of life, yet many of us don’t express how we truly feel due to unwritten rules from society, culture, or context. What if, instead of trying to feel what you are supposed to feel, you allowed yourself to feel honestly?Read More
Friendships are fun! Connecting with like-minded individuals for meals, volunteering, yoga (and so much more) are positive experiences. But healthy adult friendships also benefit your health in four ways.Read More
Along the seven stages of spiritual development, you will face choices—stay in the status quo or proceed along your journey.Read More
Don’t wait until New Year’s Eve to think about your resolutions and goals for next year. Set yourself up for success in the New Year by starting the work now with these six tips.Read More
Hate the holidays? Do you have the holiday blues? If “Grinch” is your middle name and your mantra is “bah humbug,” this article is for you. Turn those frowns upside down and find some peace.Read More
Giving thanks doesn’t have to be restricted to Thanksgiving. In fact, expressing your gratitude on a regular basis makes you happier and healthier! Here are 52 prompts to keep you grateful for 52 weeks.Read More
When you are scared, your vulnerabilities come to life and challenge your body’s automatic fight-or-flight responses. By following five steps, you can grow through and beyond your fears.Read More
Saying thanks is one of the joys of the holiday season. Be sure the important people in your life know how much you care by getting your creative juices flowing and expressing your appreciation with a touch of imagination.Read More
Change—whether big or small—is an integral part of life and can be difficult to manage. Instead of being paralyzed by uncertainty, let’s explore how mindfulness can help you navigate and manage the inevitable changes that will be coming your way.Read More
Have you ever noticed times when you want to feel a certain way, but your mind isn’t cooperating? “Faking it ‘til you make it” is one way to manipulate the mind into a different state, but that’s not the only way. Here are some research-backed ways to put your mind in a different state.Read More
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Voices of the Chopra Center
Deepak Chopra, M.D., F.A.C.P., is the co-founder of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing, the founder of the Chopra Foundation , and a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. He is board certified in internal medicine, endocrinology, and metabolism. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and a clinical professor in the Family Medicine and Public Health Department at the University of California, San...
Valerie’s interest in healing began in her early twenties when doctors told her she would need to give up running and other physical activities forever due to debilitating back injuries. This spurred an exploration into mind-body and alternative medicine, which ultimately healed her back and allowed her to resume the activities she loved. Today, she works as an acupuncturist and health coach to help activate others’ self-healing abilities, and is inching toward a master's degree in nutrition and functional medicine. She is also a professional writer and aims to accumulate enough words and...
Emily is a certified Health Coach and freelance writer with a focus on psychology, mental health, and optimal living. A combined interest in healthy living and human behavior led Emily to pursue a certification in health coaching at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition as well as a master’s degree in General Psychology. Her personal struggle with anxiety motivated her to research and implement a variety of holistic approaches into her lifestyle, such as changes in diet and the adoption of mindfulness meditation. She credits these lifestyle changes as well as many others with helping her...
In addition to being a Vedic Educator, certified in Primordial Sound Meditation , Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga , and Perfect Health: Ayurvedic Lifestyle, Nirmala is an addiction specialist and the founder of the Chopra Addiction and Wellness Center —a residential addiction recovery treatment center in Squamish Valley, B.C., Canada. The Chopra Addiction and Wellness Center offers...
Micole Noble is a Chopra Center certified Vedic Educator, life coach, and meditation and yoga teacher. Her commitment and passion to health and wellness, along with her practical nature and corporate background, provides her with a unique set of tools to help individuals reach their career and life goals. You can learn more about Micole at www.MicoleNoble.com .
Aarya Carolan, CMT, is a Chopra Center Ayurvedic spa therapist, holistic health practitioner, and NAHA certified clinical aromatherapist. She has a master’s degree in library and information science and had previous careers in magazine publishing and education before finding her passion in healing arts. Her own journey from chronic illness to health using alternative therapies has inspired her to use her healing, writing, research, and teaching skills to help others find balance and joy in their lives.
Dr. Sarah McKay is a neuroscientist who specialises in translating science into simple, actionable strategies for health and well-being. Sarah is the director of The Neuroscience Academy , which offers online learning and in-person training focused on the practical application of neuroscience, positive psychology, and mind-body medicine. Sarah completed her MSc. and PhD. in neuroscience at the University Oxford. She sums her PhD. thesis up in four words: ‘Nature, Nurture, or Neuroplasticity?’ She now lives on the Northern Beaches in...