En quinto grado recibí “educación sexual” obligatoria en el colegio. Sentadas frente a un teleprompter, retorciéndonos del suspenso en un salón oscuro, vimos números que relacionaban la promiscuidad con la deserción escolar y la pobreza. Todos y cada uno de los métodos anticonceptivos se plantearon como ineficaces. El mensaje transmitido…

There are some labels that often push us into a box — Labels have their pros and cons. At their best, they contribute to identity-building and help us articulate how we choose to exist in society. …

Professor Rhonda Magee is a teacher of mindfulness-based stress reduction interventions for lawyers, law students, and for minimizing social-identity-based bias at the University of San Francisco. …

A few months ago, I had the honor of attending Mister Michelle’s private showing of her latest artwork. Falling in love with her creations is an instantaneous experience, not only because of the impeccable style and vibrant color pallet but for her presence, absolutely welcoming and alive. Michelle describes herself…

Growing up in Brazil with parents who practiced Spiritualism Teachings, Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Mariana Orkenyi has forever been drawn to spiritual practices. …

In the words of founder Deun Ivory, “ the body: a home for love, is a beautiful integration of wellness, activism, and the arts; merging all of those for the purpose of sensory healing through visual storytelling and dialogue around sexual trauma and the black female body.” “Even the name…

Solitude can be a beautiful thing, it can afford us space to think, listen to ourselves, and find peace. Yet in today’s world, where we’re hyper-connected and hyper-isolated at the same time, it seems increasingly less attractive, and at times outright scary. With this backdrop, ventures that aim to heal…

By Salomé Gómez-Upegui I adore slow mornings. On a perfect slow morning, I wake up and pour a fresh cup of coffee amidst the silence inundating the apartment. I sit cross-legged on the couch, staring out the window, and letting out a deep sigh. …

Recall for a moment the last deep breath you took while surrounded by trees; how most likely you felt an incomparable boost of energy, and perhaps even an immediate sense of restoration. …