Your brain is essential in every facet of your life: how you think, feel, act, and relate with others. WithChange Your Brain, Change Your Life, Dr. Daniel Amen shared his research-based model for heal
Yoga is much more than a physical practice. In its most essential form, it opens us to our hearts, infusing our everyday lives with the strength of spirit. With Meditations on the Mat, acclaimed yogi
Grit—defined as our perseverance and passion for long-term goals—is now recognized as one of the key determinants of success and life satisfaction. So, how do we build this essential quality? “First w
When we see leaders from the outside, we are often focused on their power, authority, and status. But from the inside, true leaders succeed through cultivating the same essential qualities found in th
Even after years of spiritual practice, self-improvement, or therapy, many of us still have trouble with one essential challenge: self-acceptance. How do we stop from constantly judging ourselves as i
Fulfillment and Joy Through the Realization of Our Essential IdentityWhen challenges arise in your life, what happens inside of you? For many of us, the larger the “problem,” the more we resist, contr
Honoring the Evolutionary Impulse to Realize Our Essential NatureBefore there was darkness or light or the universe itself, there was stillness. Beyond time, space, and form—beyond birth and death—it
Beneath all your bustling thoughts and the distracting dramas of the world, an ever-present stillness beckons us to our true home. As Adyashanti says, meditation gives us a doorway to our essential na
What is the most essential trait for an effective healer or teacher? Intelligence, skill, and compassion are important, explains Eckhart Tolle—but without presence, our work in service of others falls
Underneath everything you think and do, there is a stillness that is both vast and alive. This is who you are in your most essential nature—but once you’ve caught a glimpse, how do you integrate this
What's the most important piece of your child's educational experience? If you think it's math, science, or reading, you might be overlooking an essential element: the capacity known as inner resilien
Consciousness is the main source of organizational greatness. Conscious business, explains Fred Kofman, means finding your passion and expressing your essential values through your work. Conscious Bus
Emotions link our bodies, thoughts, and conditioning at multiple levels. And the capacity to be intimate with our emotions, teaches Robert Augustus Masters, is essential for creating fulfilling relati
Connect to the Source of the Aramaic Jesus Wisdom and GuidancePerhaps the most essential teachings given to us by Jesus came in the final year of his life on earth. Known as the I AM statements and fo
Essential Training in Native American Healing WisdomA Lakota prophecy tells of a day when Westerners will join Native wisdom-keepers to create a new, integrated vision of healing. Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madro
Adyashanti asks us to let go of our struggles with life and open to the full promise of spiritual awakening: the end of delusion and the discovery and expression of our essential being. After 15 years
Essential Skills for a Full and Courageous LifeWhen you think about personal transformation, do you have a picture of who you want to become? Many of us unconsciously create an idealized image of our
Ancient Vedic teachings tell us that sound is the essential nature of the universe, the source from which all creation springs. Our original sound, or 'naked voice,' explains Chloe Goodchild, unifies
Originally practiced in honor the sun's vitality and our own essential life force, this precise combination of forward bends, backbends, and inversions promotes circulation and inner balance. Presente
Originally recorded at a weeklong retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh, The Present Moment shares the essential Buddhist practices designed to "touch the energy of mindfulness" we carry within us. It is thro
Our lives unfold in two directions. The first we’re all familiar with—our everyday life situation, which Tolle calls the linear or “horizontal dimension.” Yet there’s ano
Are you an empath? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by noise and crowds, been put down for being too shy and introverted, or suffered “emotional hangovers” from someone else’s bad mood, chances are you
Elena Brower is a renowned yoga teacher and author, but she’s also a mother, a partner in a lifelong relationship, and a working professional. How does she stay grounded, energized, and present amid t
A growing number of people in and around the yoga community are talking about the energy known as kundalini—a dormant force within each of us that, once awakened, holds the power to transform every fa
If the world around you is falling apart, how do you stay connected to virtues like trust, hope, and love? When everything we hold dear is lost, where do we find solace? Sustaining Presence in the Fac
As veterans from a new generation come back from overseas, our culture’s lack of resources for returning warriors has become a greater problem than ever. “Lifelong suffering after war is not inevitabl
The American Psychological Association’s 2014 survey on stress made an alarming discovery: America’s teens are now the most stressed-out age group in the country.Growing Up Mindful shows parents and p
It’s clear that the old, mechanical model of health is no longer enough. A comprehensive approach to health must include the physical body, psychology, the energetic anatomy, environmental factors, an
Yes, you have a name, a personal history, and important goals and aspirations. But there is so much more to you than that. Recorded on retreat in Rishikesh, India,The Deepest Truth of Human Existence
Some of us are natural-born empaths—those with an exceptional gift for feeling and understanding the emotions, circumstances, and needs of others. But empathy, teaches Karla McLaren, is a universal sk
What if there were a single skill that could directly and radically improve our relationships and our emotional lives? Empathy, teaches Karla McLaren, is that skill. With The Art of Empathy, this accl
Harmonically Awaken Your Subtle-Body Energy System—And Your LifeThe universe is filled with sound and music. Born of a constant interplay between the forces of creation and love, the cosmic dance prod
Healing Touch is one of the most accepted and widespread energy-healing modalities in the world. With more than a hundred hospis in the US and Canada using energy medicine as part of their regular car
Delight in the Facets of Awakened Living through an Audio Retreat with Jack KornfieldIt is possible to find genuine happiness and liberation in the ups and downs of your own human life. We can all sen
Meditation brings you into a deep communion with your own body and heart-but what happens when you are sick or in pain? With Guided Meditations for Self-Healing, Jack Kornfield guides listeners throu
Ten million Americans will meditate today--and that number is only expected to rise. What's the best way to get started? Learn from an experienced teacher. Sharon Salzberg, known for her ability to m
The Mindful Path to Freedom from the Emotions that Cause Suffering. A life without stress or fear may seem like an impossible dream-yet Thich Nhat Hanh has spent a lifetime proving that it is not on
