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Grof, who is still considered a thought leader in spiritual psychology, has since taught this method of breathwork to hundreds of facilitators (a list of practitioners who are Grof-certified to teach the method can be found here), and it’s now a popular technique for safely exploring the subconscious. As alluded to earlier, it requires participants to get really comfortable: The technique is typically performed lying down with the eyes covered....

As a Chinese medicine practitioner, as well as a trained psychotherapist, I’ve seen firsthand how helpful this ancient healing modality can be through modern romantic heartbreak. While Western medicine tends to repress symptoms like pain, acupuncture and herbal medicine use them to accelerate the healing process. When we are dealing with heartbreak, our mind loops over and over again on the same obsessive thought in what’s known as a maladaptive feedback loop....

To get to the bottom of this, we consulted molecular toxicologist Rhea Mehta, Ph.D. Why, you ask? “Cleaning helps remove or prevent dust, dirt, dead skin, pests, and stains,” she told mindbodygreen. With the amount of time we spend in bed, it’s a no-brainer to be sure we’re keeping that space as clean as the rest of our homes. The good news is it’s not too complicated, and Mehta says we only really need to do it twice a year....

Here’s how to create a chakra bath that best suits your needs. Unbalanced: low self-esteem, self-centered Balanced: stabilizing, grounded Color: red Essential Oil: vetiver, cypress, cedarwood Gemstones: ruby, black tourmaline, red garnet Herbal Tea: ginseng/dandelion root Unbalanced: overly sensitive, emotionally unbalanced, disempowered Balanced: creative, balanced emotions, sexual flow Color: orange Essential Oil: jasmine, ylang ylang Gemstones: orange carnelian, orange calcite, aragonite Herbal Tea: cinnamon bark Unbalanced: fearful, judgmental Balanced: strengthens personal power, raises self-esteem Color: yellow Gemstones: pyrite, tiger’s eye, citrine Essential Oils: ginger, geranium, helichrysum Herbal Tea: ginger or mint Unbalanced: possessive, fear of rejection Balanced: love unconditionally, voice of the soul, compassion Color: green, pink Essential Oils: rose, lemon balm Gemstones: rose quartz, jade, kunzite Herbal Tea: licorice Unbalanced: unreliable, self-righteous Balanced: satisfied, content, in your truth Color: blue Essential Oils: lavender or geranium Gemstones: turquoise, blue calcite, aquamarine Herbal Tea: lemon with turmeric Unbalanced: undisciplined, highly logical Balanced: brings focus, intuition, centeredness Color: indigo Essential Oils: sandalwood, clary sage Gemstones: moonstone, sodalite, lapis lazuli Herbal Tea: schizandra berry, jasmine Unbalanced: constantly exhausted, depressed Balanced: soothes restless mind, higher awareness, prayerful Color: violet Essential Oils: frankincense, blue chamomile Gemstones: amethyst, lepidolite, sugilite Herbal Tea: astragalus root, lavender

Insert anything you would like to happen. Have you ever made a statement like this? One of the downsides to emotional dependence is that when things don’t happen in our favor, our mood and feelings of self-worth are likely to be negatively affected. Functioning in this way affects our sense of peace because factors outside of us continually ebb and flow. People’s opinions of us are outside of our control....

One thing to keep in mind as you do? Diffusers, like any other appliance, get dirty! The more you use it, the more you need to clean it. Here’s a primer on how to scrub down your essential oil diffuser and keep the good smells flowing. You need to be diligent about emptying the water out of your machine between uses since it can cause mold to form. Every time you run the diffuser, dump out any water that’s left at the end and wipe down its inner cartridge with a cloth....

Every time I would try doing what I used to do in the gym, it would sideline me for days, and I’d frustratingly gain more weight the more I tried to push myself. And so, I set out to find the best exercise protocols for someone like me. Unfortunately, I was dismayed to find that the only advice on the internet was to do gentle, low-impact exercise. As a former competitive figure-skater who loves to deadlift twice her body weight and is a kettlebell maniac, I didn’t love this prognosis....

But people aren’t like that. Your partner can come home and rant about how the hallway closet is too packed and is driving him crazy! And you spend 30 minutes talking about that darned closet before you realize that it really isn’t about the closet, it’s about how his boss is putting too much pressure on him at work. Where was that page in the “husband” manual? The good news is that we have hearts, minds and intuition that can help us understand the people around us....

We curated the best derm-approved advice out there; stick to these tips for clear skin ahead: “It may take four to six weeks to see results with these topical treatments, and the entire face should be treated, not just a spot treatment,” says board-certified dermatologist Nadia Kihiczak, M.D., of Spring Street Dermatology in New York City. However, she notes, “dryness, irritation, and redness can be a common side effect of these treatments....

My personal yoga practice tends to shift depending on what my schedule looks like and also on what my body and mind need—and that, of course, changes from day to day. In general, my personal practice is a mixture of maintenance, grounding, learning, and playing. Here, I’ve put together a guide to what a standard week might look like on my mat. Whether you’re new to yoga or looking to add a bit more to your daily life, hopefully this seven-day guide will give you a bit of inspiration and help you piece together your own consistent practice....

Why? It all has to do with that hormone called cortisol. You may know it as one of our “stress hormones.” While cortisol has crucial roles in the body, too much can wreak havoc on your health—and the wrong workout could push you into unhealthy cortisol territory. But now, our “tigers” are things like demanding bosses, a leaky roof, stop-and-go traffic, or even our children. They can also be memories of traumatic experiences or situations like divorce....

According to natural cleaning expert and author of Clean Mama’s Guide to a Healthy Home Becky Rapinchuk, all you need is some cold water, white vinegar (aka the acidic superstar of the nontoxic cleaning scene), and patience. Getting in the habit of dumping out the grounds, rinsing your carafe under warm water, and wiping down your machine every time you use it will also help keep it fresher in the long run....

Men’s and women’s sexual arousal, desire, and pleasure work in essentially the same way. The sexual response mechanism in your brain—everyone’s brain—has two basic parts: It’s the same sensation (tickling), but a different perception. It’s either fun or annoying (or some variation thereof) because the context is different—your state of mind, the state of your relationship. And that’s normal. No one would ever judge or blame you for not wanting to be tickled while you’re feeling annoyed, right?...

Though office closures don’t seem to be ending anytime soon (and even if they do, a desk job is still a desk job), these seven tips can help you stay healthy under the circumstances: Whether you’re taking the time to go for a mile-long walk outside, moving up and down the stairs, or walking a few laps around your kitchen, those micro-movements throughout the day add up for the better....

Historically, feng shui has roots in Taoism and Buddhism. However, elements of it are palpable in every culture across time. For instance, these days we can all feel the difference between a New York City apartment and a quiet hidden cabin in the forest, and we understand that our surroundings greatly affect our energy. The most important objects to place in the command position are the bed, desk, and stove (read more about how to maximize the feng shui in your kitchen here)....

After a week or so of consistently working out, this invigorating sense of accomplishment and excitement for life appears. Whenever I experience it, I want to keep working out all day, every day. I even find myself watching the clock, waiting and waiting for 6 p.m. to hit just so I can start my workout session. Adrenal fatigue is a breakdown in the central nervous system that causes serious physical exhaustion and can be caused by too many intense, consecutive workouts, which is what happened in my case....

And what hummingbirds may lack in size, they make up for in tenacity, she explains, noting that these birds are fierce and known to attack intruders with their long, pointy beaks and fast-beating wings. They can even drive away much larger birds, and because of this, “they were once honored in both myth and history as courageous and lively warriors,” she tells mbg. Before we break down a few more specific meanings behind this animal, it’s worth noting that you should always take your personal associations with any animal into account when trying to interpret its message for you....

Whether it is the base of a stock; mixed into a dressing; dried, ground, and used as a spice rub; or simply roasted and added whole to dishes, garlic and onion are everywhere. For most people, this may go unnoticed. The first was on Thanksgiving Day; after spending all day prepping and cooking, I looked down at my plate and suddenly realized I had no appetite. I was in so much pain and discomfort, and so bloated, that I could no longer fathom putting anything else into my stomach....

Whatever our fall wellness personality may look like, there’s a Ricola herb drop to match. Every Ricola herb drop starts with their signature blend of 10 high-quality herbs harvested from five different regions in the Switzerland mountains. But then they’re combined with additional ingredients like juices from real berries, or fresh mint, to create a unique portfolio of flavors. And which one is best for you? Take our quiz to find out!...

Whether or not crying is good for your skin is a frequently asked question, but the answer isn’t cut and dried. That being said, there are a few different pros and cons to consider, as well as post-cry skin care tips you might want to have on hand. Take stress breakouts, for example: “Our skin is both an immediate stress perceiver as well as a target of the stress responses,” board-certified dermatologist Keira Barr, M....