Forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) is a Japanese practice of immersing yourself in nature to rejuvenate the mind and body. Unlike hiking or jogging...

Forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) is a Japanese practice of immersing yourself in nature to rejuvenate the mind and body. Unlike hiking or jogging...
Life coach Myka Hanson finds her niche. Being a teenager is tough. And the adolescent years, fraught with new hormones, social navigation and big...
Your house holds the energy of your daily experiences, moods, family gatherings and interactions. Over time, stagnant or heavy energy can...
The true value of a day spent outdoors is immeasurable. Cool, bright mornings and warm, sunny afternoons with the buzz of the world moving around...
In 2016, I had a short stint of learning loving kindness meditation alongside a group of monks who had invited me to live with them for a few weeks....
Children’s HeartLink is an Edina-based nonprofit that ensures children everywhere have access to high quality heart care. The global charity...
Every so often I have a truly pinch me moment in my life. It usually happens around the time I drag out my suitcase to pack for a yoga and...
Efficacy, transparency and accessibility are at the forefront of Cleo Skin + Laser. Managing editor Hailey Almsted shares her experience at Cleo...
As we begin a new year, I want to share my favorite micro habit for health and happiness: meditation. Studies have shown that even eight minutes of...
As a meditation teacher, one of the most common requests I get for topics this time of year is anxiety. A few minutes of meditation each day might...
In the hustle of our daily lives during the holiday season, we often overlook the simple yet profound practice of gratitude. We are constantly...
Local women raise awareness about perimenopause. Most of us are familiar with the general outlines of menopause, clinically defined as the period...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which makes it a great time to talk about mammograms, the best way to find breast cancer early. Screening...
Minnesota Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Specialists rejuvenate the windows to the soul. Betsy Johnson is an active tennis player and golfer. The Edina...
With the spooky season upon us, I love to lean into the energy of this mysterious and atmospheric time by exploring one of my favorite topics—auras....
The back-to-school season can bring many different feelings, including stress and anxiety from parents and kids alike. Add these mindfulness tools...
Here’s a staggering statistic: About half of youth sports injuries are caused by overuse of a specific part of the body. The good news is that by...
When people hear I lead sound baths, the first question they usually ask is, “What is that?” At its core, a sound bath is a meditative...
A look at wellness programs for seniors in Edina. Exercise can be intimidating at any age. Edina’s Christy Zilka has made it her mission to empower...
Is there anything more beautiful than a spring day in Minnesota? You know the ones, perfect temperature, green grass with tulips in full bloom. Now...