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Inhale, and then let it all go with an audible exhale. If you’ve ever taken a yoga class, you’ve probably heard someone suggest you take an audible exhale. I have a teacher who refers to it as a falling out breath and I love that imagery. I like to imagine that with the exhale, I am…
Most nights I get in bed each evening, I read until my eyes start to close. Then I put my book or magazine down, close my eyes and fall asleep within minutes. I sleep really well for the first few hours, and then this ideal sleep pattern goes out the window. I wake up several…
“Just as the activities of the mind influence the breath, so does the breath influence our state of mind.” T.K.V. Desikachar Yogic Breathwork First, a quick background on yogic breathwork. Centuries ago, a holistic practice of maintaining a healthy life was outlined in treasured texts (the Vedas) written in Sanskrit (the language of ancient India). …
Get my FREE Self-Care Toolkit! Do you ever find yourself thinking. . . “I don’t know how I can be so tired – I’ve been making time to take care of myself!” I know this happens to me at times, and when it does, I always take a few minutes and review what I’ve been…