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"I won’t have a computer, an iPod or even a cell phone," blogs Candy Andrews about her nature trips. "I want to 'hear' the quiet." What do you think? Can cell phones harm your nature experiences? Or can they enhance them? Read on

One of my iterations is as an energy healer, so I have a unique perspective on seeing the effect of the economy on our chakras. A friend’s husband was laid off a year ago from his newspaper job, and she told me recently that he is becoming more and more depressed and she is worried about him. I didn’t think of ... Read on

What is enlightenment, and how do you reach it? One man asked yoga experts Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman at the Vancouver Yoga Conference. Get their answer in this video that's not what you might expect! Read on

"Real power comes when you realize you can feel joy for no reason at all," writes mind-body fitness expert Patricia Moreno. Discover how thinking positively and trying this intenSati exercise will leave you feeling beautiful, confident and full of joy. Read on

What's black and white and green all over? Fonts with holes! You can save ink and money and never notice the difference when printing in smaller point sizes (although it does look kinda cool, actually, in big letters!). Read on

"Even if you only do one pose a day, you will make a huge difference in your body, brain and well-being," blogs yoga expert Jill Miller. Decompress your back, lengthen your legs, strengthen your abs and feel an instant transformation with Jill's favorite all-in-one yoga pose. Read on

Yoga is known for its mind-body health benefits. But if done incorrectly, it can cause serious pain or injury, particularly knee damage. Learn how to protect your knees by avoiding these common mistakes in four yoga poses. Read on

How did blogger Leslie Garrett learn to live in the moment? She knows too much about the threat of climate change. "With such a fragile future, today becomes so much more precious," she says. See how she learned to really appreciate the "now." Read on

What exactly are bandhas, and how can they give you power in your poses? Learn how to activate these muscular “locks” in your pelvic floor, abdominals and throat to give you an extra boost and rock those pesky arm-balance and inversion poses. Read on

Kate Hanley's first-hand account of the power of meditating and practicing mindful eating, walking and, ahem, snoring in the company of others at Thich Nhat Hanh's recent workshop in New York. Read on

Check this guide before shopping for nontoxic low-VOC or no-VOC paint — or make your own with this DIY recipe. Read on

Gaiam employees donated 40 fully-packed backpacks to the Crayons to Calculators school supply drive, which aims to provide 5,000 backpacks to children in need to start their school year off right. Read on

When you want to sculpt your ultimate body, it doesn't get any cheaper or more portable than simple resistance bands. Read on

Your mind races, you toss and turn, and no matter how tired you are, you can’t fall asleep. Sound familiar? Sadie Nardini shares six yoga poses to release anxiety, calm the mind and body, and drift off into a quality slumber. Read on

Numbers on the scale can be very deceiving when it comes to tracking weight loss. Here are some more accurate ways to measure your success — especially if you are working to maximize body muscle and minimize fat. Read on

Help your local birds survive the winter by making a family project of these easy homemade bird feeders that are fun for the whole family to make. Read on

"Sometimes what seems like the clear eco-winner or loser really isn’t," writes Ginny Figlar Colón. See how using snail mail equates to using a laptop for an hour, and get tips on eco-friendlier communicating. Read on

Is there only one soulmate out there for you? Or can you feel that strong, loving connection with many? Find this out plus how to determine the right person for you. Read on

Feeling sluggish in the morning? Can't seem to concentrate? Have dry skin or fluid retention? You may have hypothyroidism, a condition that is undiagnosed in half of the 45 million people who have it. Learn what hypothyroidism is, who is affected by it and how to identify its symptoms. Read on

Twice in the last year I’ve spent three weeks in Europe – last summer exploring several former Soviet bloc countries, most recently returning from a 2,000-mile driving trip through Italy and Switzerland’s Ticino region, the Italian-speaking corner that juts into the lakes district north of Milan. Both times I’ve been struck, on “re-entry” (that’s always how it feels when I ... Read on