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Let’s not forget that some of the best, most articulate and inspiring words we’ve ever heard were often spoken in the context of a yoga class. I have a journal that I take with me almost everywhere, and over the years I’ve scribbled down words that have struck a chord in my soul. Some of them were spoken by famous yoga teachers I’ve practiced with; others are words of wisdom relayed by some of the most notable healers of our time; and some are just bits of beauty that have poured forth in moments of casual banter....

I typically don’t measure the ingredients, so adjust as you like, depending on your preference. There are a lot of varieties now that tabouli has become popular in many cultures, and it’s any easy dish you can adjust to your nutritional benefit. Finely chop the onion and pour the salt and allspice over the onion, mixing them well. Meanwhile, soak the bulgur in warm water for 20 minutes and squeeze out the excess water, (or soak in the lemon juice for a crunchier and more lemony flavor)....

Try this yoga sequence specifically designed for strengthening your legs, and improving mobility. Modifications are provided. Benefits: Triangle Pose stretches the adductors of front and back legs. Benefits: This intense pose stretches and lengthens the shin, calves, hamstrings and glutes. Benefits: Uttanasana stretches the Achilles, calves, hamstrings and glutes. Benefits: Dancer’s Pose stretches the hamstrings of the front leg and the quads and hip flexors of back leg. Benefits: This slightly modified Down Dog stretches the Achilles, calves, hamstrings and glutes....

In truth, there’s no hard rule that you have to apply your makeup a specific way just because you have brown eyes. No, the makeup police aren’t going to come knocking on your door just because you decided to line your brown peepers with a neon pink hue. But just like some shades can enhance specific skin and undertones, a few makeup techniques can help accentuate your eye color. If you’ve got baby browns, these makeup tips are designed to make your eyes the center of attention....

Your back is a part of your core, which supports all that you do, putting your body in a good position to add more weight to your squats, stand on your feet for longer throughout the day, or even knock out a few pullups (if you’re really looking to level-up). We’ve rounded up the best back-strengthening exercises to release tension and build muscle, setting you on the path to success....

Ever spend precious moments finishing up your pout in the mirror, only to find all your precision smudged on the inside of your mask at the end of the night? (Unfortunately raises hand.) Mask gripes aside, stains are the perfect middle ground of all the lippies. If you’re looking for the bold pigment of a lipstick but that melt-into-your-lips swipe only your trusty lip balm can bring, allow us to introduce you to the mighty lip stain....

Here are 15 bold and beautiful plants that can climb indoors wherever you place them without much effort. “I recommend working backward from where you want your plants to end up, [taking] into account how much light that space will receive,” Ellise Uyema, CEO of plant-centered lifestyle brand Live Long and Plant, tells mindbodygreen. Here are a few other tips to help your climbing plant thrive indoors: “Moss poles are a great way to train a plant to climb,” says Uyema....

If haven’t hopped on the green smoothie bandwagon yet, let me show you how you can easily make a delicious, decadent (but healthy) beverage full of nutrients. Here’s 17 ingredients that will help you make the frostiest, richest smoothie you’ve ever had: Thick, ice cream-like smoothies begin with frozen fruit. Banana is the go-to fruit to thicken and sweeten, but almost any frozen fruit works really well, especially the ones with a high content of soluble fiber and pectin....

This ethos inspired us to make a list of ways to live well and do good in our world, locally and beyond. Below, check out 20 action items that support the vision of the future we all want to see.

In the following cases, though, you’ll want to transfer your plant to a slightly larger pot that’s an inch or two wider in diameter. Once you give your plants a new home, they should thank you for it with new growth—especially if you replant while summer is still in full swing.

Below, we collected three quick and easy tips to prevent crepey skin from forming and ease the appearance of what is already there. You’ll want to incorporate these into your daily routine, stat: “Besides stimulating production of new collagen, retinol enhances cell turnover,” board-certified dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, M.D., once told mbg. “This means it sheds dead and damaged cells that make the skin look dull.” So not only will retinol body lotion help you prevent thinning skin, but you’ll also get a full-body glow at the same time....

I have good news. Everyone has unusual dreams from time to time. If you have a one-off dream, there is likely nothing to sweat about. But if you have a very vivid dream or repeat dreams about your ex, a deeper message is trying to reach you while you dream. There are many reasons dreams happen. Sometimes the “why” isn’t so straightforward. And dreams about our “ex,” specifically, tend to not be straightforward....

While simply hearing of the healing power of miso was enough encouragement for me to give it a spin, reviewing the three secrets of its power will make converts out of us all. The benefits of miso start with its tremendous nutrient profile. Miso is a great source of iron, calcium, potassium, B vitamins and protein. In fact, miso, which is made from fermented soybeans, is high in complete proteins that contain all essential amino acids and should be considered an important source of protein for herbivores and carnivores alike....

But with a guest who has as robust of a resume as Tiffany Lee, it makes sense. She’s licensed as an esthetician, makeup artist, and hairstylist (a beauty triple threat, if you will) and shares her words of wisdom all over social media. Including this tip that aligns just so with the day the episode is published: “If you use them as tools for creativity, makeup, skin care, hair care, and wellness are all an act of love and self-care,” she says....

Ahead, discover a few bonus ways to use hyaluronic acid that you might not have thought of before to reap all of its beauty-enhancing benefits: Plus, the hyaluronic acid in your body diminishes as you age3—which is one reason dryness and skin aging tend to go hand in hand. Further, by the time you reach your 40s, you have around 50% of the HA you had during your younger years, naturopathic doctor Nigma Talib, N....

But wait! That doesn’t mean you must shy away from these eco-friendly products—just make your own at home. You should be picky about your shampoo bar, which might make the DIY venture way more appealing. You control what goes into your mold—all the hydrating ingredients, with none of the stripping players—to create a seriously heavenly lather. In terms of which fun add-ons to include, the choice is yours. Coconut milk, avocado oil, olive oil, and shea butter are all common moisturizing adds, and some include essential oils for their potent hair-healthy properties (more later)....

This concept can be difficult to grasp. Most of us are convinced that wealth has everything to do with how much money you have in the bank. And don’t get me wrong, I understand that wealth has more than a lot to do with money. In our world, it’s nearly impossible to feel wealthy if you don’t have the finances to live the life you want. In this article, I’ll teach you four wealth-building practices that will shift your energy from scared and intimidated by money, to feeling empowered with your finances....

Here are five habits that can strengthen your relationship with money and set you up for financial success. “If so, revise your self-talk. If you tell yourself you’re hopeless with money, revise it to say you can feel better about your money habits if you (fill in the blank). This will help you think about healthy money practices and boost your confidence with finances,” says Kelley Holland, a financial coach for women....

When you love another person (whether it’s your partner, a family member or friend), you prioritize thinking about their desires, needs, interests, proclivities and so on, right? This makes sense: we want to make those we love happy; we want to make them feel heard and understood. But loving others doesn’t mean that you can’t love yourself, too. In fact, perhaps we should all try to cultivate more love for ourselves than we do for others....