Yoga is a form of exercise that has been long established around the world but is often overlooked and under-appreciated due to the stereotype that it is feminine and can’t be an intense form of workout. That is inaccurate. Yoga is a holistic practice that integrates the mind and body along with improving flexibility, strength, […]
Tag: Mindfulness
Harvard University announces Thich Nhat Hanh Mindfulness center for Public Health
In honor of the late Venerable Buddhist Monk and teacher Thich Nhat Hanh, Harvard University has announced the launch of a mindfulness center in his name.
Op-Ed: Learning a New Language can Make you Happier, This is Why
As someone who speaks five, I have to admit that learning a language hasn’t always been a source of joy. Studying all that new grammar and vocabulary can be tiring and frustrating. But it can also be incredibly rewarding and fun. What’s more, speaking a new language can make you happier. This is why. It’s a time dedicated only to yourself
When you’re studying a new language, there’s so much happening there, that there’s no time for anything else. Over the span of an hour or two, external factors or worries will be out the window, as you focus completely on that task. A form of mindfulness, if you will. These moments of pure joy are key to enhancing your mental acuteness and your happiness.
