Your autonomic nervous system, which controls unconscious responses like anger, has two key parts: Parasympathetic, associated with rest and digest Sympathetic, associated with fight or flight When you get mad, the sympathetic side blasts off, rapidl... 

Studies show that alternate-nostril breathing, a technique in which you breathe deeply through one nostril at a time while blocking the other, balances feelings of alertness and calm simultaneously to promote what’s commonly known as “flow state.” Se... 

The American Migraine Foundation attributes stress as the #1 cause of migraines, which can be caused by shallow breathing from your chest. Take two minutes to sit up straight, breathe deeply from your diaphragm and raise your body’s relaxation respon... 

When you get hurt, the brain’s first instinct is to prepare for more trouble. Your heart speeds up and muscles tense in preparation to get out of harm’s way. This physiological response is unnecessary when dealing with everyday aches and pains. Scien... 

A blocked nose is the worst! Luckily your body is equipped with natural nose-unblockers you can mobilize with something as simple as your breathing. This 85-second exercise, Stuffy Nose, shows you how. On the exhale, pinch your nose while following t... 

Many of us are prone toward thoughts that we’re not doing things “right” or “good enough.” If we foster awareness of thoughts and feelings about our “not-enough-ness”, then we are no longer at their mercy. This guided meditation will help us to notic... 

Bodies change and that’s ok! Here’s how to accept those changes with grace and self-kindness. Show some love and tell your body what you're thankful for in the comments! Also tag @Alexis_C below and let me know what thoughts or feelings came up durin... 

You’ve got this back-to-school business. Five minutes is all you and your daughter need to tap into your power and leave stress and anxiety behind. Find a quiet, comfortable spot for you to come together and recite these empowering affirmations. Star... 

Take a moment with Margeaux to honor and pour into yourself with this 5-minute seated meditation. Let’s welcome in the sunshine and all the possibilities summer has to offer while returning to center. Let us know how you plan to honor yourself this s... 

Have you been low on energy and need pick me up? Try using visualization (or mental imagery) to take yourself back to one of your favorite days. All you need is 10 minutes and a quiet place to get the energy boost you need a find a little bit of peac... 

Meditation doesn’t have to be done while sitting still. AthletaWell Guide Margeaux House brings us a guided meditation to help you take your daily steps with more awareness. This practice is designed to help you stay grounded in the present as you mo... 

We often go through life on autopilot and move from one task to the next without paying attention and experiencing each moment. By embracing the power of mindfulness we can step out of autopilot and into practices that nourish our mind, body, and sou... 

Watch the recording of Body Positivity Guide Margeaux H. and Mindful Movement Guide Dani P. in an on-demand workshop to tap into your foundation, move with intention, and re-center yourself for the year ahead. ICYMI.... For Well-Being Week, Margeaux ... 

Let's check in. How are you? But really, how are you in this moment, right now? To work toward grounding, we need to start with an awareness of where we are, physically and mentally. If you’re not sure how to articulate it, or are feeling blocked, ta... 

I’m your meditation Guide Allison Simon. Join me for a ten-minute meditation to unwind before bed. Begin with breathwork, root down into gratitude practice, and quiet your body and mind to set the stage for a restful night’s sleep. After a day of bei... 

I was in my mid 20s working at a job where I felt so unappreciated, overworked and SUPER underpaid while trying to finish grad school and living with my parents. Stress for me was at an all-time high. I felt like I had no space to get quiet or relax ... 

  Grasping for Perfect I’ll never forget the moment returning to my ballet program after a challenging summer struggling with disordered eating, when my dance director scanned my unhealthy bone-thin body and said, “Wow, you look incredible.” It was a... 

  Nature is our healer. When I find it challenging to find my breath or when the walls feel like they are closing in on me, I get outside.Going out in nature doesn’t have to consist of a long half-day hike, just the simple practice of getting outdoor... 

Greetings! This 4-minute guided meditation will welcome us onto this journey together and help ground us into the present moment. This is the first of many grounding meditations we'll have and I look forward to sharing more with you. After you've com...