Insight and Meditations on Yoga, Health, and Happiness
I recently had the honor of sharing some of my favorite ideas for creating a home yoga and mindfulness space with Redfin, a national real estate company. In this article, I’ll walk you through some simple ways to design a space that feels personal, peaceful, and easy to maintain. You don’t have to create the perfect space overnight. Begin with what you have. Over time, both your practice and your space can evolve to meet you where you are.
Read MoreIn yoga and mindfulness meditation, teachers often use the breath as an anchor onto which you focus your awareness and your intention. Why is focusing on the breath so important?
At first glance, the breath might seem to be a purely physical process, yet its impact extends far beyond mere oxygenation of the body. In this article we’ll delve into why we focus on the breath in these practices, and how it might influence your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Read MorePeople who meditate regularly will often tell you how much better they feel with a daily practice. In the past, skeptics might have questioned how sitting quietly, not working or studying, or frankly doing much of anything at all could be helpful. Now, new research is beginning to clarify the benefits of meditation and to help us understand more about the way the brain works.
Read More“In through your nose, and out through your mouth.” Have you ever wondered why you hear this instruction in yoga class? Nasal breathing does have some advantages over mouth breathing in a meditative practice. It encourages you to slow down and control your respiration. By doing so, you may activate your parasympathetic nervous system. And it might even improve your memory and your mood.
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