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Home Archetype Quiz: Discover Your Yoga Teacher Archetype and Step Into Your Natural Voice This Blog Is Part 2 of a Three-Part Archetype Series This blog is Part 2 of a three-part series exploring archetypes in yoga teaching—designed to help you teach with greater authenticity, confidence, and impact. If you’re just joining the series, you can begin by exploring why archetypes matter in yoga teaching.How to Use This SeriesBlog 1 explores why archetypes matter in yoga teachingBlog 2 helps you discover your teaching archetypeBlog 3 explores how archetypes shape the student learning experienceTogether, the series supports both sides of the teaching…

Snacks for kids can sometimes be a challenge when they have picky tastes. What’s great about this recipe is you can add in whatever your kids happen to like! Initially, I made these with coconut, dried cranberries and chocolate chips for add ins. Second time around I left out the chocolate chips, cause if you can believe it, one of my girls isn’t a big fan of chocolate. Gasp! These can be made vegan by subbing the honey for agave. Make it nut-free by subbing out the peanut butter for sunflower seed butter.  I find they don’t stick together into…

Ready to fire up your glutes and unlock your lower body’s full potential? Hip abduction is the secret weapon you’ve been missing! Whether aiming for toned thighs, improved balance, or better posture, mastering hip abduction exercises can help you reach your goals faster. Think of it as the underrated hero of lower-body training—often overshadowed by squats or lunges, but just as crucial for strengthening your hips, glutes, and outer thighs. Let’s dive into hip abduction, we’ll break down the best exercises, techniques, and benefits you’ll want to know to take your fitness to the next level! What Is Hip Abduction?…

These crispy fried potatoes and onions come together in one skillet with just a few wholesome ingredients. Golden, savory, and satisfying — the perfect real food side dish for breakfast, brunch, or dinner! ↓ Jump to Recipe There’s something deeply comforting about a skillet of crispy fried potatoes and onions. Simple, affordable, and made with just a handful of real food ingredients, this classic side dish turns humble potatoes and onions into something golden, savory, and downright crave-worthy. Want to Save this Recipe? Enter your email below & we’ll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you’ll get great new…

Lean into your adventurous side and prepare carpaccio at home with this easy-to-make and satisfying dish that’s perfect for two. Pounded thin and drizzled in a bright dressing of pomegranate molasses, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar, the final product is topped with fresh arugula and pomegranate seeds for a tart and tangy flavour burst. This recipe was originally published in the February 2026 issue of alive magazine.

If you’re reading this, I bet you are magnesium-deficient. Give me 2 minutes, and I’ll fix your health. Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in over 3,000 biochemical reactions in the body. Getting enough magnesium is a body requirement. Learn: Why your body needs magnesium The benefits it provides Signs of deficiency Dosing information The different types of magnesium supplements Why Your Body Needs Magnesium Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body. It plays numerous important roles in: Bone formation: About 60% of magnesium in the body is stored in bone. It helps build…

Our mind dwells in possibility, but that possibility doesn’t always help us feel better, as it is not always something positive. To deal with such a mechanism of overthinking and fear of the worst possibility, mindfulness is the ultimate help and here’s how. Depression and Anxiety Management: How Mindfulness Can Help You Overcome Mental Problems Naturally Written by Abeer Athar |Published : June 7, 2025 9:43 AM IST Fear rooted in past experiences or future uncertainties can cloud our present. When the mind dwells on what has already happened or what might happen, it triggers a cycle of negative emotions…

33 At Aham Yoga (my yoga studio), we look to celebrate the timeless practice of yoga, in many different ways. One of the most iconic rituals in yoga is the practice of 108 Sun Salutations. But why 108? What makes this number so special? And how can you approach or teach this transformative experience? There seems to be not a lot of clear information about this out in the yoga world. I hope this blog helps you understand all that you need to about doing 108 sun salutations. You will find answers to… The significance of 108 Which sun salutation…

Are you ready for my most favorite stew EVER?! Good, because this Moroccan-spiced chicken stew is exactly what we need for the remaining chilly winter days. I first made this warming stew years ago when Tony was traveling and I had the house to myself. I can hardly remember a life before kiddos, but I remember how I used to always bake or cook something cozy for myself. These days, I do it not only for myself, but for my big family — to show them I love and appreciate them each and every day. So today, I’m re-sharing this…

AIA Group’s latest ‘Rethink Healthy’ campaign is built on new research showing that deeply ingrained health stereotypes across Asia are shaping how people think about fitness, mental health and financial wellbeing, often in ways that prevent positive action. Analyzing more than 100m social media posts alongside a survey of 2,100 people across mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia, the life insurance group found widespread pressure to meet rigid expectations, from the belief that fitness requires uncompromising discipline to the idea that personal worth is tied to financial success.  The findings highlight a cultural and behavioral health challenge, with stereotypes…