The Power of Service and Volunteering
Find yourself in the act of supporting others. From tree planting and beach cleanups to adult literacy programs, volunteering at food banks and soup kitchens, participating in blood drives, or even working in youth mentorship programs, community service can take a wide variety of wonderful and varied forms. You may have learned about this fantastic […]
Add More Activity to Your Day
Key takeaways: More than two-thirds of all Americans don’t get the recommended 30 minutes of exercise 5 times a week that’s needed to promote optimal fitness, according to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Another recent survey found that more than three-quarters of U.S. adults would either like to be […]
Sleep Better with White Noise
The simple sound of static improves our mental wellness and promotes deeper, higher-quality rest If you’ve ever driven through a bad patch of radio reception, you’ve likely heard white noise within that scattered, distorted audio signal. Ranging from a soft hiss to a consistent hum or whirr, white noise is a combination of all frequencies […]
Strategies for Adopting a Plant-Based Diet
From ethical concerns to a desire to improve your health, there are so many reasons to adopt a more plant-based diet—and all of them are good! So why not get started right away? Whether you want to change your diet entirely or just make some small tweaks here and there to include more plant-based foods […]
Catching Stress in The Act
Learn your stress triggers to better keep anxiety and tension at bay Have you ever been so stressed that you felt like you didn’t know how to cope? If so, you’re not alone. Stress can ruin our sleep and make us more prone to eating poorly. Our bathroom trips get out of whack. We get […]
Cultivating Greater Inner Harmony
Holistic approaches to finding your balance and living a more fulfilling life When you think about inner harmony, what comes to mind? Is it a visualization of you in a serene setting? Or is cultivating your own inner harmony more about developing a personal feeling of peace and tranquility? Whatever image emerges for you, it’s […]
The Rewards of Consistent Meditation
When it comes to meditation, practice really does make perfect! Beginning a regular meditation practice can be a challenge. Any new habit or ritual takes a little time to get used to. But once you get a regular, comfortable flow going, you can expect some pretty amazing returns from your efforts. Here are just a […]
5 Secrets for a Consistent Meditation Practice
Welcome to the May edition of “Wellness Within.” This month’s newsletter is dedicated to the transformative power of meditation. As we approach the celebration of World Meditation Day on May 21st, we at the Institute for Meditation & Inner Harmony (IMIH) are thrilled to share the passion and insights that have fueled our journey over […]
Let Your Inner Harmony Radiate Outward
Welcome to our special Earth Day edition of “Wellness Within,” where we continue to celebrate our planet’s natural beauty and the vital steps we can take towards its preservation. As spring unfurls its vibrant palette of colors, bringing life and renewal to the natural world, it serves as a powerful reminder of Earth’s inherent cycles […]
Grow Where You Are Planted
Welcome to our April edition of “Wellness Within.” Spring is vibrantly underway, and this season signifies more than just outward change; it embodies a revitalizing spirit that energizes our core being. This month at the Institute for Meditation and Inner Harmony, we’re embracing the timeless adage to “grow where you are planted,” a theme that […]