THE TFC BLOG

Ever wondered why a regular yoga practice or meditation feels so good? Our resident holistic executive Jeremy McCarthy believes it has to do with one very important personality trait: self-control.  Studying positive psychology I have observed something very interesting: the overlaps between what modern researchers are studying and the teachings of ancient Eastern philosophies. Take mindfulness. Increasingly, […]

Have you ever noticed that if you start your morning centered, with clear intentions, your entire day flows better? Your morning routine sets the tone for your day and your day sets the tone for your life. Think about how much better it would be to flow through each day in a way that’s balanced and […]

Are you the happy, confident woman you hope to be? Are your fears and negative self-talk holding you back? Or do you swing to the other extreme — your audaciousness sometimes gets you into trouble? Read on to find the perfect balance for you and learn more insightful tips on managing your self-esteem from our meditation […]

Do you have the best of intentions to meditate, but never do, or you can never sit still? Read on to learn five ways to instantly improve your meditation practice by our meditation expert, Tom Cronin.  Do you want to start meditation, but find the whole idea too difficult or overwhelming? Are you committed to a practice, […]

Growing up, if I ever complained of not feeling well my mother’s response was simple: “Go outside for a breath of fresh air. It will do you the world of good.” It seems science is finally backing her up. Last month the New York Times reported on recent research that showed how time in nature changes our brains […]

What is your “default” state of being? Do you naturally revert to a smile, or a frown? Tom Cronin believes there are three behaviours standing in the way of your happiness, and one tool you can rely on to banish them for good.  During a recent talk to a group of high school students, a 16-year-old raised her hand. “Why […]

Tom Cronin is on a mission to inspire one billion people world wide to sit in stillness daily. At the MAYYA+Movement, we’re in.  Which may come as a surprise to those who know me. As a mom of four and a business owner, I don’t have the luxury of sitting still very often. If I wore a fitness […]