When our body experiences a stressful moment, the adrenal glands become stimulated amidst a cascade of sympathetic neural activity as the breath quickens and shortens. Known to some as the “Fight or Flight Response”, the belly begins to tighten, hampering the digestive process, and the muscles are poised to contract. This is a common everyday experience, written into the DNA code of every physical being; and yet when one has an ongoing level of stress in one’s life, the effects can be disastrous for the body, mind, and spirit.
Read More›Today, we’re happy to share a type of pranayama (Sanskrit for breath control practice) that can help balance your nervous system and nurture your overall sense of wellbeing. It’s called nadi shodhana, or alternative nostril breathing.
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