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Mindfulness Reduces Anxiety

Health experts are recognizing the benefits of regular meditation practice. The National Institute of Health points to benefits of a daily mindfulness practice. Studies show meditative practices increase activity in the brain. This improves memory, emotion regulation, and attention. Mindfulness practice actives the parasympathetic nervous system, calming anxiety and boosting immunity. Try this short yoga sequence with Mindy for a few moments of moving mindfulness.

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Three simple tools to build confidence

Layla Martin, health and sexuality speaker, shares three simple ideas for building confidence.

Want to up your water intake. Akimboo likes the tried and tested Burst Your Thirst challenge with Live Healthy Iowa.

Common misconceptions about exercise and wellness often get in our way. You don't have to build up a sweat to benefit!

Organizations that set an example of wellness give explicit permission to take time for personal wellness.

NICC Brings the Best Self to Work - See How

Everyday in a 1,000 ways, NICC tells employees to 'bring your best self to work and home'. A message from the top intended for everyone!

The One Thing You Can Do to Achieve Your Goals

Find a list of positive trigger resources you can download and refer to anytime you’re feeling blue.

Every time you watch an Akimboo video thru May, your name will be entered to win a free Burst Your Thirst Challenge from Live Healthy Iowa.

Learn how the simple science of motivation can bring you a lifetime of fitness in this book by Michelle Segar, PhD

What makes people live longer healthier and better? Dan Buettner reveals some secrets in his book, "The Blue Zones"

A new movement that celebrates walking in sweeping northeast Iowa, starting with NICC - our Community College!

Learn how to make your brain happier. Dr. Amit Sood illustrates why helping others changes our brains to be happier and more resilient.

A healthy approach to your work day is contagious. Invite a friend to a micro-retreat and embed health and wellness into your day.

Music touches our hearts and inspires us. See how a flashmob transforms and uplifts an unsuspecting crowd with a well known song.

Want to spice up your walking game? Check out these expert suggestions for nature immersion in the Driftless area.

Speaker Isaac Lidsky identifies key strategies for creating the life you want to live.

Telomeres are the protective end-caps on our chromosomes. They get frayed with stress but we can restore them with movement.

How does meditation build stronger bonds?

Dr. Amit Sood's short animated video shows how simple practices of meditation can build stronger bonds with our friends and family.

Find adventure in your own backyard. Decorah offers new experiences for foodies and outdoorsies.

Socializing - Best Medicine for the Money

Need to push the restart button on your brain? Recharge your mind by taking yourself and a friend on a little outting.

Turns out, it can be hard to change habits. Almost 40% of our daily behaviors are rote habits run by the basal ganglia.

We are 30 times more likely to laugh when in good company than when alone.

Spring is in the Air - Here's How to Make the Most

Here's a list of what ILoveInspired.com finds awesome in the Driftless Region for Spring.

Body language communicates our inner emotions. It even communicates to ourselves!

Dr. Amit Sood's short animated videos shows how altruistic activities create a happy brain.

Do you ever feel like you're not communicating effectively? Discover four ways to use your powerful voice and change the world.

You might be diminishing your productivity by skipping exercise.

Depending on exercise and other conditions, you may need to drink more water.

Are you too pooped for even a yoga routine? Then try this feel good set of lazy yoga stretches with Brett Larkin.

Cultivating gratitude is one powerful way to calm anxiety. Sharing your gratitude with others is a powerful way to boost personal wellness.

Day Trips - Just the Right Amount of Adventure

Looking for inspiration? New ideas, new people, new scenery are just around the corner.

Check out these great ideas from our friends at ILoveInspired.com

Can Socializing Make Us More Productive?

Socializing in a positive work setting is a boost to our well being, and our productivity.

Ted Talk speaker Amy Cuddy explains how power posing helped her gain the confidence to face her fears.

Author Elizabeth Gilbert of "Eat, Pray, Love" shares who she places trust in when seeking feedback.

What are practices of healthy people? So simple you might just laugh.

Isaac Lidsky suggests these strategies for creating the life you want to live.

According to Blue Zones research, a glass of wine with food and friends can be an important part of wellness.

Ever have trouble speaking up for yourself? Adam Galinsky has a few good ideas!

Fold gratitude into your life with these five simple practices.

New studies shared by the Alzheimer's Association show aerobics have benefits for brain function.

Your attitude may have a bigger impact on your colleagues than you think.

When you learn new things, physical changes take place in your brain.

New research shows more good reasons to get active!

Socialize for your health!

Need a psychic boost? Helping others is the quickest way to feel better

Do you have trouble with low back pain? Gather your pillows and a rug or a mat. You will love these gentle stretches.

Winter weather can put a hamper on exercise routines. That's where peer support comes in. Grab a friend, grab your coat, and go!

Give Yourself the Gift. Pause for a Moment

Are you working hard on a big project? Boost your productivity and mental clarity by taking a moment for yourself!

If a sitting meditation is not for you, have you ever tried a walking meditation?

Start your work week with positive self talk!

Find meaning in work, be a student of life.

Bicycling is a great way to incorporate adventure into your healthy habits.

Boost your productivity by taking a break.

What's one great way to get grounded fast? Grab a friend and go for a walk!

Show yourself the love you deserve with positive self talk.

Kickstart your wellness goals by going on an adventure!

One of the best ways to boost your own mood is by small gestures to help others.

Did you know smiling can actually trick your brain and improve your mood?

Start your yoga practice with the basics. You can try this anywhere, even in your office!

You deserve to feel good. Treat yourself to a glass of cool water right now.

Apple cider vinegar has dozens of benefits.

Don't let negative self-talk get you down.

Trees - Some of the Longest-Living Organisms

Channel the natural groundedness of trees.

Approach meditation with an open mind and try this five simple steps.

Need a quick break, try this guided meditation.

Tabita Green offers a holistic approach to the term 'wellness'.

Akimboo is a way of integrating wellness into your work day and your entire life.

Working on a big project? You can still take a minute to stretch at your desk.

Try this two minute guided meditation to check in with your breath, body, and mind.

A strong body is essential to explorers. Energize your body with a little yoga and feel stronger.

Hear why Amanda Rhine became a Pilates instructor.

Want to feel grounded? Try this video to ground yourself with an 8 minute yoga routine.

Take time to stand up from your desk and stretch. Reduce muscle fatigue and wake up your brain.

What's your favorite kind of music? Turn up the tunes and reduce your stress.

Cycling is one of the most holistic activities you can engage in.

Surround yourself with nature and reap the psychological benefits.

Sun Salutation yoga for beginners will leave you feeling great. Try this under 3 minute exercise with the amazing Mindy.

Take a short mental break to clear your head.

Walking is proven to lower blood pressure and improve immune systems.

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Wellness means a lot of different things to different people

I believe the hardest thing about any project or task is getting started. We think we need so much time to start working on a new task...

I’m moving beyond decluttering. I feel freer already...

By Dr. Amit SoodI enjoy laughing with others. I am embarrassed to accept that I...

By Tabita Green. Lately, I’ve been feeling dull. I realized that I needed to lighten up a bit and find a little play in my life.

What does Akimboo mean? Akimboo is a way to incorporate wellness that is grounded, strong, and open.

By Dr. Amit Sood We should reprogram our default from judging others to validating others.

The best way to help yourself is to help others.

Let your imagination create the impossible.

Make the world around you a better place by looking out for the happiness of others.

Simple movement can boost your spirits!

Keep your produce healthy by using natural pest and disease control methods!

Actively participate in improving your emotional health and well being by paying attention to your body.

All you need is 15 minutes to follow these 5 easy steps.

Did you know gardening can lead to greater self-esteem?

Yoga is suitable for everyone, everywhere.

Gardening gets us moving. And it can be fun too.

Need to wake up? Stand up and move away from your desk. A little movement is better than a cup of coffee.

Take advantages of the many benefits of biking!

Embrace Your Morning Increase Productivity

Studies find early morning to be one of the most mentally productive times of the day.

Replace the hurry in your life with meaningful things.

When I focus on your hurts and you on mine, with an intention to heal, we forget, at least for a few moments that we are hurting.

Music can relieve stress and boost happiness!

Enjoy the outdoors and be healthy!

Do you ever sabotage your good work striving for perfection? Learn to settle for 'good enough'.

Check out these great ideas from our friends at ILoveInspired.com

Life Healthy Iowa offers a 10 week challenge. Grab a friend and sign up!

Getting extra light, movement and socializing help beat the winter blues.

What is the only job in your day?

Beginners Guided Meditation for Desk Workers

Take a couple of minutes for a relaxing check-in with your mind and body.

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Lazy Yoga with Brett Larkin

Too tired for yoga? Try this lazy yoga sequence with Brett Larkin. Grab a belt or a towel for leg stretches.

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Bring Your Best Self to Work and Home

Akimboo loves how Northeast Iowa Community College embraces wellness. See how NICC folds wellness into the work day for "Best Self".

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Tell your employees 'You are valued"!

Do your employees know they are valued? Companies are boosting morale by integrating wellness as a basic benefit.

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Yoga for Back Pain

Join Brett Larkin for an easy floor sequence to improve back health.

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Mindfulness Reduces Anxiety

Three simple tools to build confidence

Challenge Yourself - Drink More Water!

Exercise myth busting

Give yourself permission to be well!

NICC Brings the Best Self to Work - See How

The One Thing You Can Do to Achieve Your Goals

Win a Free Burst Your Thirst Challenge

Book Review of "No Sweat"

Book Review of "The Blue Zones"

Walk, Northeast Iowa!

Making a Happy Brain

We're better together

Music to Transform Your Day

Hike, Totally

Silence Your Internal Critic

Restore Your Telomeres with Movement

How does meditation build stronger bonds?

Daytrip to Decorah!

Socializing - Best Medicine for the Money

Why are new habits hard to make?

What is Happiness?

Spring is in the Air - Here's How to Make the Most

Harness Your Body Language for Success

How do I cultivate happiness?

Four Ways to Communicate Effectively

Too busy to exercise?

Do you drink enough water?

Too tired for yoga? Try Lazy Yoga.

Three Ways to Cultivate Gratitude

Day Trips - Just the Right Amount of Adventure

21 Ways to Kick the Winter Blues

Can Socializing Make Us More Productive?

Can body language boost confidence?

Who do you trust?

Four Things Healthy People Do

Create the Life You Want to Live

Can Wine-at-Five Foster Wellness?

Can we make ourselves more confident?

Five Ways to Cultivate Gratitude

Aerobic movement boosts the brain

Can attitude be contagious?

Boost Your Brain with Training

Movement - Can it keep the brain young?

Does socializing boost endorphines?

Helping Others Helps Ourselves!

Take Care of Your Back

Grab a friend and go!

Give Yourself the Gift. Pause for a Moment

Ever tried a walking meditation?

What's your Mantra for Wellness?

What's the Best Job in the World?

Cycling for mind, body, and fun!

Want to be more productive?

One quick way to get grounded now!

Lower stress with positive self-talk

Go on an adventure

Helping Others Helps Ourselves

Smile to boost your mood

Want to start a yoga practice?

What's the Quickest Health Boost?

Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

Talk Positive?

Trees - Some of the Longest-Living Organisms

Simple Steps for Meditation

Guided Meditation for Quick Break

What is 'Wellness'?

What is Akimboo?

Stretch at your desk!

Try a guided meditation for focus

Energize with a little yoga

What is Pilates?

Get Grounded Fast

Stand up and Stretch!

Music can decrease stress

Cycling good for mind and body

Improve your mood. Go outdoors

Beginner's Sun Salutation

Need a mental break?

Walk to Reduce Stress