Appreciating your struggles and sharing your gratitude with others is important for physical and emotional well-being. Try a 5-minute gratitude meditation to feel the benefits in this week's #LiveWholeHealth practice.
Yoga class is held both in-person and virtually for Veterans of all ages, all levels of experience and many first timers.
Discover the power of yoga beyond the mat! This week's #LiveWholeHealth video adaptive practice supports your physical, mental and emotional health.
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!
Simple movements can help our bodies feel lighter and maybe even taller! Try this simple moving meditation exercise that can be done sitting or standing to feel more limber and refreshed in this week's #LiveWholeHealth post.
Did you know that taking a few minutes to engage in a simple Loving Kindness meditation can increase your social connection while decreasing your emotional distress, anger, and even chronic pain? Try this simple 6-minute practice to help usher in the holidays happy, healthy, safe and peaceful in this week's #LiveWholeHealth episode.
Find your center and calm your mind with seated Tai Chi ? Embrace the gentle flow of movements, even from the comfort of your chair.
A Veteran diagnosed with multiple sclerosis stays active using virtual reality technology at Central Iowa VA.
Mindfulness practices have been shown to reduce stress, promote a sense of calm and give you a stronger sense of control in your daily life. Interested but not sure where to start? Stop and smell the roses in this week's #LiveWholeHealth series!
Did you know that yoga has been proven to help chronic low back pain and can potentially improve anxiety and insomnia? See the benefits for yourself in this 10-minute #LiveWholeHealth practice using a regular exercise ball.
What does gratitude have to do with well-being? Those of us who make being thankful a routine part of our lives tend to be happier, have stronger relationships, and enjoy better overall health.
Being grounded as a teenager is no fun, but being grounded as an adult means something much different. Grounding ourselves can help us notice the gifts our bodies give us every day. Practice grounding and discover the benefits to our health and well-being in this week's 6-minute #LiveWholeHealth exercise.
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