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This Does Not Belong to Me

Sometimes negative belief patters or habits don't actually belong to us. Cynthia James shares her personal story of releasing negative ...

Making Use of Leftovers + Warm Chicken Salad Recipe

Fight food waste by planning your meals in advance and reusing leftovers. This recipe for Warm Chicken Salad with Potatoes ...

The Power of Motherly Love

Most mothers are fierce protectors of their young. Blogger Cynthia James explores some of the lessons that motherly love can ...

5 Yoga Poses to Fight Seasonal Allergies

Suffering from allergy symptoms? Yoga instructor Gwen Lawrence offers her top five yoga poses to fend off watery eyes, sneezing, ...

3 Steps to Spring Clean Your Kitchen (and Your Nutrition!)

The FIRM nutrition expert Sara Ryba gives some spring cleaning tactics that will purify your food storage and your meal ...

Everyone Has a (Yoga) Story

The reasons people are drawn to yoga are as unique as each yogi themself. Learn the special story of why ...

May: A Month for Mothers

Our April film selections for Spiritual Cinema Circle illustrate our human longing for connection and community.

How Diet Soda Makes You Fat

Could your favorite diet soda be making you fat? Mark Hyman, M.D. discusses why it is crucial to question the ...

Clean Slate Cleanse

This short detox cleanse from yoga teacher Sara Ivanhoe is sure to have a lasting and sustainable imprint on your ...

Yoga and the Earth

This Earth Day, learn how to "green" your yoga practice plus our favorite yoga poses to honor the planet.

Has Earth Day Lost Its Appeal?

With environmental issues taking a backseat to economic concerns on the political stage, is environmentalism at risk of becoming obsolete? ...

Bringing Back Departed Species: Is De-Extinction a Good Idea?

Though advance in genetics and technology, scientists may now be able to bring back extinct species. But is it a ...

Recipe: Cinnamon Amaranth Porridge

This delicious, gluten-free breakfast recipe for Cinnamon Amaranth Porridge is sure to make your morning ritual healthier and happier!

One Month to a Faster Mile

The FIRM master instructor Annie Lee gives tips on how to speed up your running pace in a way that ...

10 Benefits of Yoga Inversions

Learn the benefits of yoga inversions — both mental and physical.

Yoga — Why So Serious?

Does yoga always have to be a serious pursuit? Blogger Brian Penny offers an irreverent view on this sometimes solemn ...

What Matters Most When It Comes to Exercise: Quality or Quantity?

When it comes to exercise, is quality or quantity more important? Learn why The FIRM master instructor Amanda Gantt says ...

8 Ways to Up Your Emotional Energy Level

In an emotional funk? Blogger Kate Hanley has eight simple steps to boost your energy and your mood!

April: Craving for Connection

Our April film selections for Spiritual Cinema Circle illustrate our human longing for connection and community.

4 Ways to Parent the Impulsive Child

There are many ways to help an impulsive child change their behavior in a way that is nurturing for them ...