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Stress demands all of our energy. With the beginning of a new year, we’ve all got some version of “less stress” on our list of resolutions, as our bodies need a good charge after the holidays. Stress can wreak havoc to the body, including your mind, muscles and breath. Yoga …
Yoga has been one of the oldest practices of healing, with a rich history lasting at least 5,000 years. Integrating yoga into your regular routine is beneficial in so many ways, including flexibility, muscle relaxation and injury prevention. Different types of classes provide even more benefits, but an overall sense …
Stress relief: The practice of yoga is well-demonstrated to reduce the physical effects of stress on the body. The body responds to stress through a fight-or-flight response, which is a combination of the sympathetic nervous system and hormonal pathways releasing cortisol, “the stress hormone”, from the adrenal glands. Cortisol is …
All body types can benefit from yoga! Simply defined, yoga is disciplining the body through breath control, meditation, and specific body movements and postures. No matter what body type you have or what insecurities or ‘problem areas’ you have, yoga can improve flexibility, muscle tone, and improve energy. In addition …