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Straw Breathing: Anxiety Solutions Anyone Can Practice
Even though you may not have noticed consciously, the breath-mind connection is very powerful. Think about it: What's the first thing you do when feeling anxious and your heart racing? Deep breathing. When you’re restless, sleepless, and nervous befo ... -
Wheel Pose: Gain Flexibility, Open the Heart, Release Sadness
Wheel pose, also called Full Wheel pose or Upward-Facing Bow pose, is a back-bending posture. It opens up your chest and tones your thighs, abdomen, and arms. In fact, practicing the Wheel pose will engage your entire body. As a heart-opening stretch, thi ... -
Are You Meditating or Sleeping? Understanding the Key Differences
If you are reading this, you have probably wondered if that deep meditation experience was actually an experience of deep sleep. Is there any way you can be sure you were meditating and not sleeping? Yes! Let’s start by defining meditation. What is medit ... -
Corpse Pose: Shavasana Gives Deep Yogic Rest for the Whole Body
Corpse Pose, or Shavasana (Shuh-VAH-SUN-aa), is a restorative posture, lying flat on your yoga mat, that provides deep relaxation and rest for the body and mind. It gets its name from the Sanskrit words shava, meaning corpse, and asana, meaning pose. Corp ... -
Yoga for Sleep: 5 Best Poses for Deep Rest for Body and Mind
The power and importance of sleep can’t be ignored by anyone. Sleep is valuable for the mind to rejuvenate and for the body cells to repair themselves. The right amount and quality of sleep greatly enhance the quality of time spent when we are awake. Does ... -
11 Effective Yoga Poses for Stress Relief You Can Practice Today
Most US cities have an abundance of yoga studios. Why is yoga so popular these days? Because yoga reduces stress! Along with many other health benefits, yoga has become a go-to method for gaining calm. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know abo ... -
Meditation for Sleep: Achieve Restful Sleep Effortlessly
Are you tired of being tired? Having difficulty falling asleep? You’re not alone. It is estimated that about a third of Americans experience insomnia symptoms regularly. But there’s good news for those who have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Me ... -
Monkey Pose: Use This Splits Pose for a Deep Hip Opener
Monkey Pose gets its name from Hindu mythology. Lord Hanuman (the monkey god) leaps from the southern tip of India to the island of Sri Lanka. The mythological leap is captured in the Monkey Pose, which opens the hips and stretches muscles in the groin an ... -
Cat Cow Pose: Stretch and Breathe to a More Flexible Spine
Cat and Cow poses are separate yoga poses, but these two poses are almost always practiced together. Cat Pose is a gentle backbend that loosens up the spine, stretches the back of the torso, and relieves tension in the neck. Also known as Marjariasana (Ma ... -
Weekly Wisdom: Unlocking the Mysteries of Reincarnation
There are innumerable souls. At particular times, they manifest. A good example is electric signs, where the letters move. A sign says, “Colgate Toothpaste.” A little later, it says, “Surf.” Surf is only four letters, while Colgate toothpaste has many mo ...
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