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anxiety

Sweet Slumber

by laura on November 7, 2008

One of the main reasons I practice yoga is to manage my insomnia, which can be very severe at times. I have had episodes of total sleeplessness that have lasted 3-4 days. Seriously. When my anxiety goes through the roof like that, nothing helps, not a hot bath, or a boring book, not even sleeping [...]

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Serotonin And Depression

by laura on November 5, 2008

Many people suffering from depression are looking for ways to treat it without the use of psychotropic medications, which can have undesirable side-effects for many people. Lasting recovery from depression requires much more than a pill. Major life-style changes may be needed; changes in diet, activity level, and sleep habits. I was surprised to learn [...]

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Yoga doesn’t always have to be hard, sweaty work to be a great experience. My favorite home practice consists of holding the following poses for as long as it feels good, in a darkened, quiet room. I can feel my heart rate slowing, my mind relaxing, and my thoughts quieting in these postures. 10. Bridge [...]

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Finding time for your yoga practice

by laura on October 1, 2008

Practicing yoga is not like practicing the piano. You don’t necessarily need to roll out your mat in a perfectly clean, quiet place and go through a rigorous series of poses with flawless technique. You don’t have to set a timer and work out for 45 uninterrupted minutes. You don’t need anything other than the [...]

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