It’s no secret that exercise is good for your mental health. Researchers are finding that it is an effective complement to the treatment of depression.  It is also, of course, great for the mood even if you don’t have depression.  This spring and summer, try incorporating a brisk walk outside (or other preferred exercise) into your routine and see whether it makes a difference in your mood.

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Patience is a virtue, not a given. I wouldn't say I'm the most patient person to begin with: I'm a "Let's see the results now" kind of girl. So you can imagine having patience for my own self very hard. "You're your own worst critic" is a mantra I'm trying to break this new year.

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Spring Cleaning is for more than just your house: It is for your body, mind, and soul!

It’s Spring! You know what that means: It’s time for spring cleaning. I know some of you might be thinking, 'I hate to clean' while some of you, like me, feel it is part of your internal clock. This year, as I began to think of the list of projects I want to tackle, I decided not only will my house get cleaned out, but my body, mind, and spirit will too.  You might be laughing right now, but I know lots of people who do this every year and don’t even realize it.

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As a yoga instructor, I ultimately strive for my students to develop a personal practice of their own. By doing so, they will feel free to explore their personal variations of the poses based on their body mechanics and creativity.

A personal practice doesn't have to be an entire hour long: Even a short ten to fifteen minute sequence is a great start. But when developing one, where do you even begin? Here are a few very basic poses to get it started:

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Eight months ago, I joined those in the ranks of parenthood.  Since that day, I have been more interested in nutritional information.  Most of us know that in the US, we consume a lot of processed foods, but did you know because of this, the majority of our babies are born with 200 or more chemicals already in their bloodstreams?

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