100+ Ways to Spring Clean Your Mind and Body

It seems no matter where you turn, everyone is talking about detox, cleansing, and purification. The market has responded with a barrage of pills, teas, herbs, colon cleansings, and diet plans, all claiming to cleanse your system. Below is a list of one hundred ways to cleanse your mind and body, as well as a few warnings and cautions.

Meditation

This is a mental discipline in which the individual uses simple mental exercises to enter a deeper state of relaxation or awareness. Anyone looking to cleanse their mind would do well to follow one or more of the meditation practices listed below.

1. Meditation Cleansing: Soothing Minds believes that one of the simplest but most powerful methods of opening, activating and cleansing blockages in the chakras is through meditation. It teaches various meditation methods, along with the benefits.

2. A Simple Cleansing Meditation: Dawn Firewolf shows you how to do this easy and simple meditation exercise for cleansing the mind. You can also get links to other related meditation articles.

3. Spiritual Meditations: Journey With the Spirit has several cleansing meditation exercises. They include the Essential Chakra Cleansing Meditation, Sacred Merkaba Arielaris Meditation, and more.

4. Cosmic Cleansing Meditation: This exercise is a very powerful way of cleansing your entire being. This guide involves your spiritual side for meditation and also has links to several prayers.

5. Star Meditation for Cleansing: Annie Bond shows you this easy, two-step meditation exercise. It involves the six pointed star and inner focus.

6. How to Cleanse Chakras: Healing Circle shows you how to use meditation for chakra cleaning, along with diagrams and helpful links. You can also join a forum, chat, or get a free reading.

7. Grounding and Cleansing Meditation: Intended for expecting moms, anyone can do this simple six minute meditation video. You can also find links to other instructional meditation videos.

8. Cleansing Chakras Meditation: Metacafe presents this nine minute video on how to cleanse the body and mind through meditation. You can perform this short meditation in the office or home.

9. The Transcendental Meditation Program: This meditation technique is a simple process practiced 15–20 minutes twice daily. Get a wealth of information on this practice, including instructional videos, tips, and interviews.

10. Meditation Station: Presented by the Meditation Society of America, you will find a wealth of information on the practice for everyone from beginners to experts. Make time for the 108 meditation techniques, complete with online guides.

11. Learning Meditation: A winner of “Forbes Best of the Web Awards,” this site will show you how to meditate, relax, and gives suggested readings. The shop contains jewelry, apparel, and other meditation aids.

12. How to Meditate: This comprehensive site tells all about the art of meditation. Learn everything from why to how, along with an array of videos and guides.

13. Meditation Center: The center was created to provide clear, straight-forward meditation instruction to people. Be sure to view the eight points of meditation guide before getting started.

14. Meditation: The world famous Mayo Clinic authored this guide to meditation for stress management. Along with the benefits and types of meditation, you can also learn various techniques for working it into your everyday life.

15. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: The NCCAM recommends meditation as a way to improve health and wellness. Get an introduction, along with other meditation resources and news from this site.

16. Meditation Site: Get a newsletter, techniques, recommendations, and poems all on this site. There are also a ton of useful links to various meditation types and techniques.

17. Meditation Guide: Now that you know why to meditate, learn how with this free online guide. It contains an introduction, step by step instructions, and more.

18. Wildmind Buddhist Meditation: Wildmind offeres a free, teach yourself, online tutorial on meditating. You can also find other online courses, insightful articles, and detailed guides.

19. How to Meditate: From eHow comes this massive list of articles and videos that teach everything from meditation breathing to advanced practices.

20. Meditation Society of Australia: The MSA offers a ton of videos on meditation for download, most of them for free. Get guided meditations, music, spoken word, and more on this site.

21. How to Meditate: These 25 videos show everything on meditation. Learn breathing, posture, poses, and more.

22. The Ultimate How to Meditation Guide: Russ Littau is the founder of The Healing Center and discusses what meditation really is. He also discusses the myths and realities of the practice.

Yoga

Yoga is excellent for stress and mind cleansing, because the practice involves stretching the body and forming different poses, while concurrently keeping your breathing slow and controlled.

23. Detox With Cleansing Yoga: LestOut shows you three yoga poses that are ideal for cleansing. The spinal twist, downward dog, and legs up the wall are included.

24. Yoga Morning Cleansing Routine: This article shows you four easy steps to include in your morning routine to help cleanse. There are also many links to other useful information on yoga and diet.

25. Hatha Yoga: Also known as Shatkarmas, this yoga cleansing process is ideal for body and mind purification. Five different yoga methods are discussed, and there are links to more information on each.

26. Yoga Diet and Cleansing: Dreamhawk discusses the benefits of yoga and diet for cleansing the body. You can get tips, advice, and more.

27. YOGAmazing Video Podcast Blog: This channel produces a weekly 25 minute episode on yoga. Be sure to check out the Yoga for Cleansing episode, which focuses on purifying the mind and body.

28. Odeo: Containing tons of free videos, Odeo also offers many on yoga. Be sure to view Episode 172 - Yoga for Cleansing.

29. MarsYa: If you have an open mind and at least $54, you can purchase a piece of Aura Jewelry for its healing and protective properties. There are bracelets, necklaces, rings, and more.

30. Kriya Yoga: Also known as the yoga of purification, this online course is taught by the International Yogalayam. For a Dakshina, or donation of sincere appreciation, you can sign up for this three week course and learn a variety of yoga types, including Kriya.

31. Hatha Yoga Pradipika: This type of yoga is also known as Nadis Purification. Yoga-Age.com is an online resource of yoga practice and offers this free chapter on yoga and purification.

32. Yoga Cleansing: This article is all about how yoga can help clear out the bodies toxins. You can also get tips on naturally cleaning your sinuses, mouth, and digestive system.

33. Yoga Cleansing: This article is all about how yoga can help clear out the bodies toxins. You can also get tips on naturally cleaning your sinuses, mouth, and digestive system.

34. Spring Clean Your Body with Camel Pose: Health.com shows how to do this yoga pose to clear out the lungs, increase circulation, and open the heart. Along with the basics of this pose, there are also links to other helpful yoga poses

35. YogaToHealth: This site presents a lot of information on yoga postures, as well as information on the importance of the breath. You can also get information on videos, meditation, and even yoga for pregnant women.

36. Yoga: The Mayo Clinic believes that yoga can improve stress management and relaxation skills. Learn how to get started, what precautions to take, and even a few hatha poses.

37. Anmol Mehta: Anmol has been a yoga enthusiast since he was a child. His blog contains links to books, videos, and online lessons at no cost to teach a mastery of meditation, yoga, and zen.

38. LearnYogaOnline: Learn yoga for kids, beginners, and weight loss on this site. It also has tips on how to get certified, along with a tutorial on the most common yoga symbols.

39. MyYogaOnline: For a low monthly subscription fee, users can get unlimited video classes from world class yoga teachers. Those looking for no cost options can read the blog, learn about yoga benefits, and watch an array of sample videos.

40. Yoga-TV: This site has many free instructional videos on yoga. Learn a variety of poses, videos for beginners, and even a class on laughing yoga.

41. Yoga Journal: This comprehensive site contains a ton of information on yoga, including, poses, classes, meditation, and a yoga community. There list of top ten things to do on their site includes 118 poses, along with tasty vegetarian recipes.

42. Yoga Basics: Get the latest in news and trends on yoga from this site. Help for those practicing and learning is also available, including information for students looking for a yoga scholarship.

43. Yoga Poses for Energy: Expert Elizabeth Rose shows you several easy to do yoga poses to revitalize your mind and body. Learn everything from the warrior pose to the seated twist.

44. Wai Lana: Host of the popular yoga series on PBS, Wai Lana’s website is full of information on yoga. Get information on the basics of yoga, along with a free newsletter and much more.

Tai Chi

The ancient Asian art of tai chi uses flowing movements to reduce the stress and improve the health of both body and mind. Learn how, along with the various benefits by visiting the below.

45. Golden Pheasant: This site is all about how Tai Chi can be used for wellness. Learn the history, as well as information on cleansing and probiotics.

46. Tai Chi: Boasting improved stress reduction, balance, and agility for all, the Mayo Clinic encourages patients to do Tai Chi. Get a list of benefits, along with the practices of this ancient art.

47. World Tai Chi Day: This site is a great source for free Tai Chi & Qigong Lessons. In addition to lessons, you can also locate a school in your area, hear a radio interview, and more.

48. Tai Chi’s Cleansing of the Nervous System: Scroll down to learn how Tai Chi can boost energy levels easily and safely. There are also other interesting posts on this ancient art.

49. Tai Chi Diet: Learn how masters of Tai Chi eat from Sensational.com. There is also a book review on the subject, along with information on a variety of cleansing products.

50. Using Tai Chi for Relaxation: The Patience Tai Chi Association answers a question from one of their students on Tai Chi for relaxation. There is also information on the other benefits.

51. Everyday Tai Chi: Just 15 minutes a day can bring you better health, fitness, and peace of mind as your mind and body work in harmony for superb results. This site contains numerous videos, pictures, forms, and much more.

52. CloudWater: Al Simon is a Tai Chi master with 30 years of experience and teaches students how to do five essential exercises to improve health, relieve stress, and gain energy and vitality. You can also take the first lesson for free before signing up for this online course.

53. beYOU.tv: This site contains a series of videos on Tai Chi and other exercises. You can preview any of them for free, or download for a small fee.

54. HealthWorldOnline: There is a great deal of information on Tai Chi and Qigong as an alternative therapy on this site. You can get the latest news, learn the six paths, find the healer within, and more.

55. Tai Chi Videos: There are tons of free videos on Tai Chi from eHow. You can learn how to warm up, use Tai Chi as a self defense, and much more.

56. Tai Chi: This series of 52 videos shows users various forms of Tai Chi. Included are the Yang style, Bagua, and more.

57. Tai Chi Masters: Various Tai Chi masters teach various forms of this ancient art in these 42 videos. Along with older and more traditional styles, you can also get interviews with the masters themselves.

58. Jesse Tsao: Jesse has been studying Tai Chi for 38 years and even won a gold medal in the Collegiate Wushu Competition. With three hours of sample lessons to watch before you buy, you can choose from fundamentals, traditional, standard, Qigong, and other Grandmasters.

59. Meditations on the Five Animals of Tai Chi: This free pdf guide contains five different purifying meditations used in Tai Chi. They include the dragon, tiger, monkey, bear, and eagle.

60. Tai Chi Tao Center: Master Liao’s DVDs show you how to regain your natural ability to feel and flow your Chi. There are many videos for preview or sale, along with books, information on classes, and the latest in news.

Diet

These cleansing diets range from simple diet changes to extreme remedies. Make sure to consult your doctor or physician before beginning any rigorous or extreme cleansing program.

61. Safe Detox Diet: Many cleansing diets claim to be safe and easy follow. Read this article to get the truth about which diets are harmless and which can be dangerous.

62. The Worst Diets Ever: This list of fad diets to avoid is essential for anyone looking to cleanse their body. Most include diets that have you eating only one type of food for an extended period of time.

63. Just Cleansing: One hundred years ago, Dr. Kellogg said that 90 percent of diseases are caused by improper colon function. Following that philosophy, this website reviews and discusses a massive array of cleansing products.

64. The Best Cleansing Foods: Foods to eat include fruits, vegetables, and herbal teas. Those to avoid contain caffeine, sugar, or artificial products.

65. The Cleansing Diet: Gary Gran is a certified yoga teacher and ayurvedic practitioner who instructs at YogaChicago. He gives tips on an all natural cleansing diet.

66. Model Detox Diet: Lasting three to ten days, this diet seeks to eliminate toxins contained in fast foods, alcohol, caffeine, and air pollution. Get instructions, recipes, and even the pros and cons of this diet.

67. Cleansing/Fasting: This diet claims to help you lose weight, look great, clear your complexion, and give you strong, healthy hair. Get the basics, a recipe for soup and juice, as well as what to expect on this diet.

68. Candida Diet: If you regularly suffer from headaches, fatigue, mood swings, poor concentration, or sweet cravings, there’s a good chance you might have too much of a yeast named Candida Albicans. Find out which foods to avoid, a pill that can help, and more.

69. Candida Cleanse: Katherine Zeratsky, a nutritionist at the Mayo Clinic, answers the question of whether Candida cleansers work. Get more on this topic and links to other useful resources.

70. Herbal Remedy Pro: Without the side effects of over the counter drugs, herbs contain a great number of uses and are all-natural. Ailments treated by herbs include everything from arthritis to immune system.

71. Blessed Herbs: Try their colon cleansing kit free for 21 days, which detoxifies the intestines, liver, gallbladder, and more. They also have an array of other internal cleansing products, along with a practitioner locator.

72. The Life Tree: This site has an array of cleansing products from pills, to drops, to wraps. You can also find personal care products and natural remedies.

73. The Essential Herb: Got a question about a specific herb or ailment? Then visit this forum of nearly 800 members to get an expert answer.

74. AromaWeb:This site offers over 300 pages of aromatherapy and essential oil articles, profiles, recipes, book descriptions, free ecards, polls, and links. AromaWeb also features a blog, tip of the day, and everything you need to get the most out of aromatherapy.

75. The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy: Learn the various cleansing and other benefits of true aromatherapy from the NAHA. In addition to the blog and basics of aroma therapy, you can get information on resources in your area.

76. Aromatherapy Essential Oils: Time-tested recipes, essential oils profiles, and buying tips can be found on this website. Make sure to read the safety and precaution articles before moving forward.

77. Make a Cleansing Therapy Incense: Use inexpensive and easy to find essential oils to make this clean burning scent. You can also get links to other articles on natural medicine.

78. 7 Day Cleansing Diet: If you’ve over indulged for a brief period of time, such as the holidays or a vacation, this diet may be for you. Get the six steps for this diet, including lots of produce, little or no meat, and raw foods.

79. Master Cleanse Diet: Also known as the maple syrup or lemonade diet, it has been used by celebrities like Beyonce Knowles. Six to twelve glasses of a special drink are recommended a day for this ten day period and the side effects can include nausea or dizziness.

80. Master Cleanse is a Master Scam: Dr. Ed Zimney takes a look at this popular diet and uncovers the myths behind it. He also gives tips on health and links to more information.

81. Liver Cleansing Diet: Dr. Sandra Cabot is a best selling author and physician living in Australia. Visit her site to learn more about liver disease, symptoms, and get more information on this diet.

82. Cabbage Soup Cleansing Diet: Designed as a seven day plan, this diet is easy to follow, especially since you’re encouraged to create your own delicious variations of the recipe. You can find the original cleansing recipe, along with other videos to help create this soup.

83. Best Foods for Colon Cleansing: Dr. John Anne gives the best foods and vitamins for colon cleansing. He also gives foods to avoid including coffee, tea, and pasteurized milk.

84. Cleansing and Detoxification: Get more information on colon cleansing, raw food cleansing, and juice fasting from this site. There are also links to other natural remedies.

85. Good and Bad of Detox Diets: This article analyzes the various aspects of detox diets, including their side effects. You can also get links to other helpful, related articles.

86. Natural Liver Detox Diet: Web MD takes a look at various diets, including the natural liver cleanse and analyzes them. Get information from real physicians, as well as recommendations for healthy living.

87. Liquid Diets: Do these diets work and are they safe are the questions answered by Web MD. Learn who should try this diet and how to do it safely by reading this article.

88. Foods That Cleanse: Cindy is a nutritional counselor and gives recommendations on food that cleanses. You can also get information on other cleanses including herbs, juices, weight loss, and anti-aging cleansers.

Specialty

From colon cleansing to acupuncture, get news, reviews, tips, and more before you begin a specific cleansing plan.

89. Colon Cleansing: Is it Helpful or Harmful?: Dr. Michael Picco is a gastroenterologist with the Mayo Clinic and gives his expert opinion on when and why to do a colon cleanse. He also gives some simple steps to take to maximize a cleanse for those who decide to do it.

90. 5 Home Remedy No-No’s: Some home remedies like cornstarch and water on a bee sting work just fine, but other do-it-yourself health techniques can spell trouble. Web MD shows you the five remedies to avoid unless prescribed by a doctor.

91. Detox and Cleansing Products Reviews: These three doctors and nutritionists analyze and review a variety of detox and cleansing products. You can read full reviews of products or even send in a question.

92. Colon Cleanse Reviews: For those who insist on a colon cleanse, read this review by “Natural Healing Today.” It includes the top ten cleansers, along with user reviews.

93. Colon Cleansing Zone: As the title promises, this site is full of articles and information on colon cleansing. You can get tips, articles, product reviews, and much more.

94. Natural Cleanse Review: The people at Health Product Review take a look at Natural Cleanse. You can also order a free sample on this site.

95. Best Colon Cleansing: This site compares and reviews the best and worst in cleansing products. You can also get news, reviews, recipes, and videos.

96. What is the Best Detox Plan?: Bodybuilder.com put out that question and reviewed the answers. Get information on the best plans, along with what to avoid.

97. The Best Detox Method: Written by Dr. Steve Windley, this free pdf gives expert advice on your body’s ability to detox. It is full of tips on what to eat and drink, as well as what to avoid.

98. Spring Cleaning for Your Body: Wailana gives easy and simple recipes intended to cleanse the body. They include a spring soup, juice energizer, and you can get links to more helpful resources.

99. Balance Yoga Lounge: This yoga expert recounts their experience with a body cleansing kit from nutraMetrix. Get the details, along with a review from this blogger.

100. Acupuncture and Body Cleansing: The Biotherapy Clinic recommends acupuncture as a cleansing method for those with digestive issues, spasms, or appetite control. You can also learn more about the other conditions it treats, along with how to manage toxic emotions.

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