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6 Vacations That Could Help You Live Longer and Healthier

All-inclusive retreats around the world aim to cultivate wellness and longevity though high-tech tests, “biohacking” treatments, meditation, breath work and more. Read the rest of the article on New York Times.

‘I’m a Longevity Doctor, and Visiting This Island Changed My Perspective on What Longevity Means’

I’ve dedicated much of my career to studying the factors that help people live longer, healthier lives—I'm a medical doctor specializing in longevity science, an advisor for RoseBar Longevity Clinic in Spain, and a registered yoga teacher focused on how movement can...

Channel Your Inner Ariel With Mermaid Pose—Here’s How to Add It to Your Yoga Practice

Mermaid pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana in Sanskrit) is a graceful and challenging yoga posture that beautifully combines flexibility, strength, and balance. It’s a deep hip opener that also targets your spine, chest, and shoulders, making it an all-encompassing pose for building strength and flexibility.

Mudra Magic in the Mountain

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Sun Salutations Are a Critical Part of Your Yoga Practice. Here’s How to Flow Through Them Confidently

Foundational sequences that invigorate both your body and mind, Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskars) stand as the cornerstone of both Vinyasa and Hatha yoga practices. You may have even encountered them in a yoga class without even realizing it. As some of the most...

Can You Say Fierce? Discover Your Inner (and Lower-Body) Strength With Warrior Pose

Yoga's warrior pose (virabhadrasana in Sanskrit) stands as a symbol of strength and endurance, embodying the qualities of the fierce warrior Virabhadra from Hindu mythology. This formidable asana, in its three forms, is an expression of physical prowess and a...

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COVID-19
COVID-19

I think it’s about time that I weigh in on COVID-19. I apologize for being MIA on this matter – I have been on the front lines in the hospital this week, admitting and caring for patients. First and foremost: Yes, this is serious. Should you panic? Absolutely not....

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The Healing Power of Love
The Healing Power of Love

  Meet Dee. She is Vanessa’s feral cat. Vanessa is one of my very best friend’s from medical school. Prior to med school, she was a nurse in New York City. She was easily one of the best med students I had ever met (she basically tutored me through med school…...

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Happy Women Physicians day
Happy Women Physicians day

  Today, a dear friend reminded me that today is National Women Physician’s Day. I am honored to celebrate this day as both a member and admirer of physicians. By 2050, women will consist of more than 50% of the physician workforce… while still being mothers,...

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I am giving it all I’ve got.

This decade has been a doozy for me. Has it been for you, too? Over this past decade, I left the practice of law, broke off an engagement to pursue my dream of medicine, attended and graduated medical school and two residencies, wrote and published a book, moved into...

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The “Giving” in Thanksgiving
The “Giving” in Thanksgiving

We are coming up on the week giving thanks, and as cliche as it may be, it is worthwhile to take a few moments to reflect both on your thanks, and also your giving. We often focus our efforts during this time of year thinking of what we are thankful for. It is an...

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