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The world of yoga, meditation, and other wellness practices has not always felt welcoming to those who are marginalized. Meet eight visionary teachers and healers who are changing that reality.

Psychotherapist Richard Schaub shares insights from his groundbreaking work on how we can acknowledge our vulnerability, build our courage, and find a path to serenity, even in a scary world.

Want to work for someone who pushes you relentlessly, criticizes your efforts and makes your entire life miserable? Of course not. So why are you doing it to yourself?

Deepen your connection with your partner with these conversation templates from two relationship experts.

There’s no reason to put off your grandest goals and desires until someday. Three life coaches offer guidance to help you achieve your dreams.

The quirky urge. A funny tingle. That little voice in your head. These are what gut feelings feel like. But what are they telling you, and should you listen? Here’s how to make the most of your own innate wisdom.

10 reasons to celebrate (and ways to get even happier in the process).

Why do some people bounce back from adversity and misfortune? Why do others fall apart? Find out which character strengths make all the difference — and how you can develop them yourself.

A psychotherapist offers actionable advice for handling our trigger reactions.

Each one of us carries ingrained, unconscious ideas of just how happy and successful we can be. But by learning to identify and transcend these self-imposed “Upper Limits,” we can expand our potential for happiness and abundance in extraordinary ways.

Feel like your smartphone is controlling your life? These strategies can help you set it down and reclaim control of your time.

How being good to others can be good for you.

We’re all going to face end-of-life decisions eventually. Why not start talking about them now?

Why cutting loose is so good for our mental and physical health — and how to do it more often.

People have done without plastics for most of history. In the interest of human and planetary health, we can again — if we’re willing to shift our buying habits and push for large-scale change.

Small-scale farming has never been more challenging. These six resilient growers describe how their connection with the earth — and their customers — keeps them inspired.