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#1 A BREATH AWAY FROM STRESS For the unfamiliar, yoga is derived from the Sanskrit “yuji,” which means union. In common practice, yoga unites mind and body. Movement and breath. Anyone who’s been to a yoga class knows that breathing exercises are common at the beginning and end. These intentional breathing techniques help calm the mind and bring focus to the present. So much so, even mental health professionals recommend breathing techniques for patients recovering from anxiety, PTSD, depression, and other traumas. The best part? Breathing is free and doesn’t have any side-effects. You can practice simple breathwork techniques anytime, anywhere. Next time you feel uneasy, try exhaling all the air from your lungs. Then, inhale slowly to the count of four. Hold your breath for one count at the top. Exhale slowly to the same count of four and hold for one count at the bottom. Repeat this rhythm for several minutes to re-calibrate your calm. Ahhh. #2 PHYSICAL RELEASE FOR PESKY PAINS The notion that yoga can treat lower back pain is nothing new. Multiple studies have proven that a downward dog a day can keep the physical therapist away. However, yoga has often been lumped in with lessreputable alternative therapeutics. Until now. A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine declared yoga equally as effective as physical therapy in reducing pain, improving function, and eliminating the need for pain meds. When practiced regularly using proper form, poses like downward dog, forward fold, and child’s pose elongate the spine and release tension from the lower back. While you’ll find at least one of these poses in nearly every yoga class, you can also add these easy-to-learn poses to your at-home stretching routine. #3 SLEEP TIGHT AND WAKE UP BRIGHT Restless nights got you feeling groggy and depleted? Yoga can help with that, too. If you’ve ever suffered from insomnia, you know that a streak of sleepless nights can really slow your roll—from glossy-eyed space-out spells during work hours to mindlessly calling in a take-out pizza (again) because you’re just too darned tired to cook. Good news: practicing gentle yoga before bed preps your body and mind for a good night of zzz’s. Gentle yoga incorporates deep breathing, slow movements, long pose holds, and meditation—which cues the brain into a state of calm. And because the brain and body are inextricably connected, restless bodies will follow suit. Similarly, a powerful vinyasa practice in the morning can add an extra jolt of natural energy to your day by increasing blood flow and circulation throughout the body. >> 74 | SLO LIFE MAGAZINE | FEB/MAR 2020
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