A gentle twist incorporated into a mindful movement practice can help support the spine’s range of motion by rotating the spine and stretching the muscles of the back.
Would you like to move into the new year in a new way? With the holiday season ending and a new year starting, there is no better time than now to get moving into a Tai Chi practice. Tai Chi can bring many gifts into your life, and you can practice it daily in just 15 minutes!
Just as the sun rises every morning to give us light and warm our earth, sun salutations are a beautiful way to start our day.
How are you incorporating mindful movement into your life? Join Yoga Teacher Matthew Sanford and Greater Los Angeles VA Physician Indira Subramanian, MD in this 9-minute video, which includes a seated mindful movement practice.
What does connection mean to you? Sometimes we might feel connected to other people, nature, or something else bigger than ourselves. Other times we might feel disconnected. In these times, it can be helpful to reconnect with our body and mind.
In just 10 minutes, you can get the benefits of acupressure! Simply follow along with Laurieanne Nabinger, registered nurse, in this Acupressure self-care for Neck Pain video.
A simple way to shift your perspective is practicing gratitude and appreciation. Writing down three things you were grateful for during the day or taking a few minutes to reflect on things you appreciate can guide you to look more intently for these things in your daily walk. And if you’re looking for things to appreciate, you’ll likely find them.
Is your calendar filled with schedules and rarely time to enjoy life? Pleasant experiences? It may sound corny, but you only get this one life. You can give yourself regular “appointments” for things that bring you joy. Here's how.
Do you have “text neck?” or pain in your head and neck? This acupressure for head and neck pain can help.
Veterans Canteen Service is offering more veggies in cafés nationwide to encourage customers to improve their Whole Health.
CSP empowers Veterans’ caregivers to start the new year by prioritizing their well-being.
People refer to a poor “work-life balance,” finding themselves spending more time doing chores than going fishing, or having trouble finding the right mix for exercise and relaxation. How can these people find balance?
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