PROGRESSIVE RELAXATION EXERCISES FOR HIGH PHYSIOLOGICAL AROUSAL

LEVEL 0 BREATH HOLD:Sitting down with eyes closed, hold your breath for as long as you can without exerting too much pressure. When you cannot hold it anymore, exhale a big burst of air. Keeping your eyes closes, pay close attention to the sensations in your body. Scan your entire body and notice what has […]

THE POWER OF YOGA: STRESS RELIEF AND INNER BALANCE

Numerous scientific investigations now validate what countless yoga enthusiasts have discovered: Be it for acute stress scenarios like childbirth or ongoing struggles with stress and anxiety, yoga proves to be an efficacious tool for soothing our nervous systems. Several factors contribute to yoga’s efficacy in managing stress and anxiety. While yoga might not resonate with […]

KRIPALU-STYLE YOGIC BREATHING

Nadi Shodhana (Alternate-Nostril Breath)* This breathing exercise can be practiced daily and/or during times when you feel anxious, stressed or exhausted.  TIME: 5 to 10 minutes or until you feel relaxed. POSITION: Sit comfortably on the floor with spine erect and eyes closed. You can add a blanket around your waist to enhance groundedness and stability. […]