Category: Holistic Life
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How to handle school stress with meditation?
Many parents keep on searching for ways to help their kids cope with school stress. One practical and effective way is through meditation. According to the Greater Good Magazine, teaching schoolchildren practices in mindfulness contribute to reducing or eliminating anxiety among youngsters. Meditation also guide them in building concentration, respecting their peers, achieving self-control, improving…
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Conserving Water while watering your lawn in California
It’s imperative to learn water conservation techniques during summer if you are a resident of California. The bad news is the water conservation habits of most Californians which have improved during five years of drought are fading away fast. For the seventh time in eight months, the volume of water saved by city-dwellers dropped significantly.…
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Mantras for Happiness
The mantra can either be a phrase or single word. It is recited and repeated during meditation or prayers. In Sanskrit liturgical language, mantra is divided into “Man” and “Tra” meaning “to think” and “tool” respectively. Literally, it is translated as “instrument of thought.” By repeating mantras, we affirm their meaning to our persona and…
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What are Good Non-Toxic Yoga Mats?
Yogis use yoga mats to prevent possible slipping of hands and feet. If you’re a yoga practitioner, see to it that you opt only for environmental-friendly and non-toxic mats. Here are some recommendations from a multitude of reliable online sources. Jade Teal All mats manufactured by Jade come from natural rubber. However, the teal mat…
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What is 432Hz and its significance?
Musicians tune their instruments to 440Hz as a rule of thumb. It is the frequency of Note A above Middle C serving as standard for general tuning in the musical pitch. Recordings, music, and songs use this benchmark. However, research revealed 440Hz is not natural and the more natural frequency is 432Hz. Meanwhile, more people…
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Sanskrit Language: Why is it used for meditation?
Sanskrit, often heralded as the “language of the gods,” is one of the most ancient and meticulously structured languages in human history. It is far more than a linguistic relic; Sanskrit serves as the bedrock of Indian culture, philosophy, and spirituality. Across millennia, this profound language has been a vessel of knowledge, transmitting insights in…
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Why Teach Yoga to Kids
Yoga for Kids: A Path to Inner Balance, Strength, and Joy Yoga isn’t just for adults—children, too, can benefit profoundly from this ancient practice. Starting yoga at an early age not only nurtures physical well-being but also fosters emotional resilience, creativity, and a deep connection to oneself and the world. The benefits of yoga…
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How Clothes End up in Landfill? Is it Harmful?
From Trash to Treasure: Tackling Textile Waste for a Sustainable Future In the Western world, the common practice of donating old clothes to charity has long been celebrated as an act of goodwill. However, torn and damaged garments often end up in trash bags, eventually finding their way to landfills. This is where the problem…
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What is Non-Nano Zinc Oxide?
Zinc oxide refers to a powdered mineral on the skin’s top layer that disperses; scatters; reflects; and, absorbs Ultraviolet (UVB and UVA rays). Sunscreens are normally produced with zinc oxide or non-nano zinc oxide as the only active ingredient. Of course many consumers will ask which one is effective and safer. Zinc Oxide To begin with,…
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DIY All-Natural Sunscreen Recipes
It would be advisable to avoid commercial sunscreens and opt instead for all-natural alternatives. You will find below easy and affordable Do-it-yourself natural vegan sunscreen recipes. Read through each recipe formula so you can try them in your own kitchen. Vegan Sunscreen Ingredients: ½ cup of olive or almond oil ½ cup of coconut oil…