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Featured Yoga Pose: Mountain Pose
Submitted by Lucy Cimini on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 08:10
"I face life challenges with an open heart."
Starting a New Class: Part 2
Submitted by Lucy Cimini on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 05:53
How to prepare the room:
Warrior II Pose
Submitted by Lucy Cimini on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 01:20
Warrior Two pose is my favorite pose because I feel empowered and the Yoga Warriors affirmation is "I am a Warrior of inner strength!" I repeat these affirmations three times and when I repeat them at least three times I feel strong and sure of myself. I can release feelings of inadequacy and fear. It is not an easy pose to hold but I love the challenge!
Relieve Anxiety and Stress with Asanas
Submitted by Lucy Cimini on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 14:06
One of the most useful yoga tools is a good asana practice, which burns off the nervous energy that can contribute to anxiety. A number of breathing practices, including abdominal breathing and lengthening the exhalation relative to the inhalation, help reduce symptoms of anxiety. Scientific studies suggest that left-nostril breathing can effectively reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety.
Bells help you beat stress
Submitted by Lucy Cimini on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 14:05
Tibetan monks used musical instruments like bells and singing bowls in their ceremonies because they believed the musical vibrations balanced the brain. Turns out they were right! Hearing sound vibrations synchronizes the left and right sides of the brain helping to “tune” the nervous system. Listen to the bells as you go through your yoga poses will help even more.
A Flower that Can Help Ease Stress and Anxiety
Submitted by Lucy Cimini on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 14:04
Passionflower boosts production of the calming hormone gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) which eases chronic stress and tension. In some people this helped as much as Valium. It can also relieve anxiety attacks. Passionflower won’t affect your brain or make you sleepy and it isn’t habit forming. Passionflower is sold at health food stores. Studies have found you need between 350 – 700 mg which can come in capsule form. It is also sold as an extract and tea. If you use the extract use 40-45 drops or steep one tea bag in a cup of boiling water for 10 minutes daily. Enjoy.
Help your health by listening to music
Submitted by Lucy Cimini on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 14:03
One of the secrets to better overall health is listening to music. Whether you listen to classical, jazz or rock listening can help in these areas:
- Lower your blood pressure by 26% by triggering the release of brain chemicals which can ease tension and improve blood flow.
- Reduce aches and pains by 21% by distracting you from this discomfort.
- Helps you fall asleep faster by calming your nervous system.
So listen up and feel better soon
Use Herbs to Help Relieve Depression
Submitted by Lucy Cimini on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 14:02
You may have found that the scent of lemon makes you feel better. Lemon myrtle, a flowering plant, has the most potent lemon scent of all, thanks to its 95% citral content. When this citrus aroma hits the brain, it affects the limbic system which is the area governing your emotions and memory and gives you an instant happiness boost. You can find it at stores where essential oils are sold. Just add a drop to a cotton ball and sniff when you need a lift.