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You should be feeling stronger each and every day! Today practice your Sun Salutation sequence numerous times. Perhaps you begin modified and progress to the sequence you practiced yesterday. Remember that form is more important than moving one breath per movement. Take your time and focus on your alignment.

Take 7 days to pamper yourself. You deserve it! Get daily tips to make on how to rejuvenate yourself with beauty treatments, quick workouts and relaxation techniques. The refreshing feel and glowing skin from a day at the spa can be had without ever leaving home.

We all know that a cup of coffee is a great way to start the day and pick you up from an afternoon slump. Did you also know that used coffee grounds are amazing for your skin? After you hop out of the shower: Mix your coffee grounds with some face oil Lightly massage the mixture onto your face Let it sit for at least 10 minutes Rinse off with warm (not hot though!) water Most importantly, take a minute to admire the lovely glow your freshly moisturized skin has. Instagram selfie time? Definitely.

People spend a lot of money and time picking out the right shampoo but then skimp on conditioner. Even worse is rushing through the process with a “2-in-1” concoction. Instead, invest in a good leave-in conditioner. Conditioner time is you time! Put in your conditioner and take advantage of the time to relax before you rinse it out. Read a book, chat with a friend or do a mini-meditation. It’s all good.

Garbage in, Garbage out. Alas. If you won the genetic lottery, congrats. For the rest of us, we have to really focus on eating clean in order to see results. Don’t go wild. Make gradual, sustainable changes to your diet. This can be as simple as replacing a stash of unhealthy snacks with carrot sticks and hummus. Once that sticks, swap take out for a home cooked meal. Use the 80/20 rule to cheat a bit. A splurge or two a week is ok if it keeps you on the wagon. And don’t forget to drink water! Dehydration is a skin killer.

Moisture! Moisture! Moisture! Stuck in a dry office all day? Invest in a quality moisturizer. Yes, invest. A little bit of effort now will pay dividends for decades. Whether you’re in an Arizona summer or North Dakota winter, use the proper gear to protect your face — a good hat, scarf, sunscreen and a mask after a day out in the elements.

The purpose of meditation is to transform our thoughts and awaken our mind to our inner world and the external world around us. As we practice meditation, our way of seeing ourselves, our minds and bodies, alters through a process of becoming increasingly sensitive and aware. When our minds have access to calmness and clarity, our ability to perceive ourselves becomes more intuitive and direct, and we begin to understand ourselves with greater depth and compassion. Meditation is an art of simplicity. When we are able to focus on calming the mind and our thoughts, we can free ourselves from anger, confusion, self-pity, habitual reactions, and tension (to name a few things). When we learn the skills to help us, each as individuals, become calm and discover a way to be at peace with ourselves, that is when our personal transformation occurs. The more you practice mindfulness and meditation, the more you will notice increasing skillfulness, wisdom, and care for yourself and others. Meditation introduces us to the life of our mind, body and spirit. Meditation is learning how to observe your thoughts without judgment and learning how to better understand them. Meditation is a skill and an experience. Our individual meditation practices rely on our personal exploration and experiences. It helps us learn how we see the world around us and the way the world affects us. By allowing yourself to be in the present moment through your meditation practice, you can slow down your racing thoughts and anxieties and deal with stress. As you continue your practice, you may find you feel more connected to yourself and those around you. I hope you’re excited to start on this journey of transformation.

With this breath we will inhale and exhale from opposite nostrils. Remember to breathe slowly; one round should take about 30 seconds. Sit upright with a straight spine. Bring the right hand up to the nose. Place the right thumb over the right nostril and the ring finger over the left nostril. The index finger and middle finger can rest on the forehead. Close the right nostril with the right thumb to block the airflow, lift the ring finger from the left nostril. Inhale slowly through the left nostril. Close the left nostril with the ring finger so both nostrils are closed for a moment, and hold the breath. Then open the right nostril and exhale slowly then inhale again through the right. Close the right nostril and hold the breath. Open the left and exhale. Repeat for 6-8 breaths. This breathing technique calms the mind, energizes the body, and improves concentration.