Glossary H

Glossary H

Habits

Learned behaviors that become automatic through repetition.

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  • Hatha yoga

    A style of yoga that emphasizes physical postures (asanas) and breathing techniques (pranayama) to promote strength, flexibility, and relaxation.

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  • Health benefits

    The positive effects that various practices and behaviors can have on one’s physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being.

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  • Healthy habits

    Positive behaviors that promote physical and mental well-being.

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  • Healthy lifestyle habits

    Behaviors and practices that promote physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being, such as regular exercise, healthy eating, and stress management.

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  • Heart rate variability (HRV)

    The variation in time between each heartbeat, which can be used as an indicator of overall health and well-being.

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  • Heightened sense of purpose and meaning in life

    A greater sense of clarity and direction in one’s life, with a deeper understanding of one’s values, goals, and priorities.

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  • Herbal remedies

    Natural plant-based treatments and remedies used to promote health and healing.

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  • Higher Consciousness

    A state of expanded awareness and spiritual enlightenment.

  • Mindfulness vs Spiritual Awakening: Clearing the Confusion (Basics)
  • Higher self

    The spiritual aspect of oneself that is connected to a higher power or consciousness.

  • Mindfulness vs Spiritual Awakening: Clearing the Confusion (Basics)
  • Holistic approach

    Treating the whole person, including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects.

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  • Holistic healing

    An approach to health and wellness that considers the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – and seeks to address imbalances and promote overall well-being.

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  • How to incorporate both practices into daily life

    Strategies for integrating mindfulness and gratitude practices into one’s daily routine and lifestyle.

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  • How to practice gratitude

    Techniques and strategies for cultivating a sense of appreciation and thankfulness for the people, experiences, and things in one’s life.

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  • How to practice mindfulness

    Techniques and strategies for cultivating present-moment awareness and non-judgmental acceptance of one’s thoughts, feelings, and sensations.

  • Gratitude vs Mindfulness: A Comparative Look (Basics)
  • Hypnotherapy

    A form of therapy that uses hypnosis to induce a trance-like state in which the individual is more open to suggestion and can access deeper levels of the subconscious mind.

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