5 reasons why you should meditate at night

By JC Marchionda Do you find yourself not being able to wind down, or get restful sleep? Everyone wants to go home and relax after long days at work, or a busy weekend catching up on tasks, but many find it hard to actually commit to relaxing. But this is exactly what meditation is for […]

5 reasons to become a morning person

By Lucy den Ouden Picture this: Every day, you are starkly awakened by your blaring, angry alarm. Instantly, you find yourself starting the day in a bad mood. You think, “I hate mornings! Why can’t I ever get enough sleep? Will I ever be excited to start my day?” If this sounds like you, just […]

How to stop dreading your alarm clock

Seven solutions for a mindful morning routine by Kylie Caputo**** Winter is just around the corner…cue the freezing cold, pitch black, dreadful mornings. Your sleep habits impact your mental, physical and emotional health more than you may know.  Studies show inadequate sleep leads to depression, high anxiety levels, insomnia, and a multitude of psychological problems.  The […]

Five low-cost, low-effort tips for self care during Quarantine 

In these unprecedented times, it is increasingly more important to look out for your own physical and mental well-being. For many people around the world that are dealing with the financial and emotional strain of the new normal, stress and anxiety levels are at an all time high. Everybody could use a little bit of […]

7 ways to have a better day

We don’t always wake up on “the right side of the bed,” and not all of us are automatically in a good mood and ready to bring on the day. But even “being positive” isn’t our usual M.O., there are still a lot of ways to get out of ourselves and into a good mood, […]

Urban Yoga in Charleston – where anyone can ‘flow and grow’

Imagine a “welcoming, non-judgmental community” where everyone can “relax, connect with others and practice all aspects of yoga immersed with love and kindness.” This is the mantra for Urban Yoga, the King Street studio founded by Megan Gray. The studio offers a variety of classes accessible to all levels of experience including vinyasa, hot pilates, […]

Anyone can vinyasa

The subtle practice of vinyasa (moving meditation) is an accessible and powerful exercise for everyone willing to try. Vinyasa yoga links asanas (yoga postures) with pranayama (breath control) . Although some may believe that yoga is awkward or intimidating, vinyasa is actually graceful and accepting for all. Vinyasa yoga is a simple and effective practice […]

Yoga is for everyone. You down, dog?

Yoga has become increasing popular. Once a form of Eastern medicine, the practice is becoming a way of life for many in the West too. Although too many may love it for the comfy yoga pants instead of the amazing relief to the mind, body and soul, it remains an increasingly popular form of exercise […]