Mind-Body Mastery
Yoga is about more than mastering poses, says Jonny Kest. It’s a path to improved relationships — especially the one between your body and mind.
Clutter Clearer: Laurie Gerber
Life coach Laurie Gerber has helped hundreds of clients overcome self-defeating behaviors and clean up their emotional lives, daily habits and relationships.
Order out of Chaos: Declutter the Bedroom
Feng-shui expert Andrea Gerasimo explains how to make your bedroom a restful sanctuary.
Show of Strength: Dana McMahan’s Success Story
On a quest for fitness, food writer Dana McMahan puts down her fork and starts lifting weights — really heavy ones.
PUMPING IRONY: March Madness?
When it's 70 degrees in March, watching basketball on TV really loses its appeal.
COMING CLEAN: Sprint, Slog, Then Sprint Again
A sprint workout leaves senior editor Courtney Lewis Opdahl breathless.
"Intuitivarian:" The New Eating Style
There are many different eating preferences due to food sensitivities, morals, or other variables. Many people ask me what type of eating style I am or teach. Recently when asked, I blurted out the word “Intuitivarian.” My definition of "Intuitivarian"…
COMING CLEAN: Boot Camp Fitness Testing
In January, trainer Shane announced that we'd have fitness testing one Thursday instead of Boot Camp. Climbing rope, stretch-and-reach, and running the mile?! Please no! I immediately flashed back to middle-school Presidential Fitness Testing and the residual trauma.
PUMPING IRONY: Can You Say ‘Healthy Brain’ in French?
French lessons haven't made me fluent, but at least my brain's getting a good workout.
Share and Share Alike
“How can I stand before you in silent symbols with open palms?” ― Cameron Conaway, Caged: Memoirs of a Cage-Fighting Poet
3 Simple Solutions for Transformative Change
Learn how the power of simplicity can help navigate life's challenges with these three practical solutions for creating positive, sustainable changes.
PUMPING IRONY: My Achilles Heel
When I decided to get back on the basketball court a few weeks ago, my main concerns involved sprained ankles, blown-out knees, dislocated fingers and minor heart attacks. I had no idea that my Achilles tendons would capture so much of my attention.
15 Questions to Ask When Your Doctor Prescribes a Drug
Functional-medicine pioneer Frank Lipman offers 15 questions to ask about prescriptions.
Fitness Fixes: Can I Correct Lordosis?
An expert answers on a common condition called hyperextension or swayback.
What Is a Better Spine Stabilizer for Weightlifting?
Expert answers on whether or not you should pull in your belly button or brace your abs when lifting weights.
Sweet and Sour Braised Portobello Mushroom Caps With Asian Greens and Brown Rice
This comforting dish combines the tangy, earthy tastes of pineapple juice, tamari, fresh gingerroot and sesame oil.
Beef Roast With Cremini Mushrooms in Zesty Pomegranate Sauce
Serve this slow-cooked roast with a hearty whole grain, such as cooked quinoa, wild rice or barley. Pair with braised cabbage, Brussels sprouts or kale. For a vibrant and healthful touch, garnish with pomegranate seeds.
Wild Mushroom Omelet With Arugula and Chèvre
This quick, satisfying meal can be made with or without pancetta (unsmoked bacon). As alternatives to arugula, try baby spinach or watercress. For more fresh flavor, add chopped fresh herbs, like chives or marjoram, to the egg mixture.
Spinach Salad With Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
When portobello mushrooms are grilled, they develop a meaty flavor. In this vegetarian version of a steak salad, the heat of the grilled mushrooms slightly wilts the spinach. If you would rather use another salad green, cool the grilled mushroom slices to room temperature before tossing together.
The High Cost of Being Hurried
We are a nation of speed freaks. Scheduled to the max, rushed to the point of distraction, we still can't seem to get it all done. Our obsession with productivity may make us efficient, but is it worth it?