John Muir was so right when he said that. Today, many people spend most of their time indoors. More than half of the world’s population lives in cities and spends around 90% of their time inside. This is a big change because our brains evolved to thrive in natural environments. As a result, we might feel more stressed or unhappy. That’s where green exercise and ecotherapy come in, two methods that use nature to help our mental health. Green exercise means engaging in physical activity in...

February is a month of love, and it’s also American Heart Month, the perfect time to focus on the most important muscle we have: our heart. At Active Circle, heart health has been part of our journey for a while. A couple of years ago, we hosted a talk by Dr. Molina, who shared a simple, practical framework we still come back to: MEDS Meditation, Exercise, Diet, and Sleep. Those four pillars remain a powerful reminder that protecting our hearts doesn’t require extreme changes, just...

The beginning of a new year has a way of slowing us down just enough to reflect, reset, and look ahead with intention. January doesn’t magically change our circumstances, but it offers something powerful: a natural pause. This “January energy” creates space to think about what we want to carry forward and what we’re ready to approach differently. New Year's resolutions don’t have to feel rigid or overwhelming. Instead, they can serve as gentle guideposts, reminders of the direction we want to...