Waking up before the sun rises, diving into a cold pool, getting water stuck in your ears; these are a few of every swimmer’s least favorite things. A swimmer’s pet peeve can even take the form of a ...

I recently delved into the art of drawing basic mandala designs, which have gained immense popularity for their mindfulness and relaxation benefits. Here is an example of a mandala: Source: Alesia ...

Because yes, practice makes perfect -- or at least it can lead to mastery. But you may not be using the right kinds of practice. In this segment, they talk about the three types of practice, and why ...

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You may have heard of meditation in a yoga session, a therapy appointment, in pop culture or in various wellness circles. Meditation is a broad term that includes many types of practice: There's ...

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Mindfulness is a practice that involves increasing awareness of the present moment by focusing on thoughts, feelings, and sensations. It can also refer to focusing on one task at a time without ...

Types of yoga include hatha, Iyengar, vinyasa, hot yoga, and ashtanga. For an aerobic workout, a vinyasa class might be the best to boost your heart rate. If you're looking for a more meditative class ...

Ask most casual players if they’d rather spend time at the range practicing golf or actually playing 18 holes, and most would enthusiastically respond, “So, when’s our tee time!?!” There’s no denying ...