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Yoga pose to lower blood pressure: side lying pose

Side lying pose is accessible to everyone and is a great yoga pose to lower blood pressure.

It is a soothing and comforting position designed to help with letting go. It is especially useful for those looking to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, relieve fatigue and help soothe digestion upset. It’s […]

Part Two: 6 Yoga Poses To Relieve Sciatic Nerve Pain

[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”false” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h4″ accent=”false” style=”margin-top: 0;”]Gentle and Restorative Yoga Sequence to Rest Muscles of Sciatica[/x_custom_headline][cs_text]In part two of this blog, we examine the muscle imbalances in the hip and buttocks muscles. Tight muscles […]

Positive Affirmation Exercise for Chronic Pain

Living with chronic pain is a difficult place to be but there are tools you can use to ease suffering that is self-created.

When you are suffering from chronic pain, your body and mind reside in “fight or flight” mode. Cortisol (stress hormone) and adrenaline levels are elevated, creating even […]

4 Core Strengthening Yoga Poses to Relieve Low Back Pain

Back pain can be caused by many issues, including bad posture, straining a muscle when bending and lifting, or a soft tissue injury. A natural deterioration of the spine and muscles from aging or weak core and back muscles could also be to blame.

The back and core muscles support the […]

8 Yoga Poses To Relieve Sciatic Nerve Pain

Yoga poses to relieve sciatic nerve pain

Sciatic nerve pain most commonly occurs in one leg. It starts in the low back or buttocks and radiates down the back of the leg, and in some cases, into the foot. Some may describe the pain as sharp, searing or burning and standing […]

Yoga For Back Tension | Part One: A Short Yoga Sequence

Yoga for back tension – relieve tightness in the low, mid or upper back

If you suffer from tension in the low, mid or upper back, moving the spine in all six directions with these simple yoga poses will help relieve the tightness you feel.

This short sequence is perfect to reduce […]

A Short Yoga Sequence To Relieve Back Tension

If you suffer from tension in the low, mid or upper back, moving the spine in all six directions with these simple yoga poses will help relieve the tightness you feel.

This short sequence is perfect to reduce stress in the spine from prolonged sitting at the office or driving. It’s […]

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Simple breathing exercise for anxiety

Simple breathing exercise for anxiety

Alternate Nostril Breathing, also known as Nadi Shodana, is a simple breathing exercise (or pranayama) that is helpful for relaxation and balancing the left and right sides of the brain. It creates equal balance in both nostrils, which […]

5 Ways Therapeutic Yoga Can Help You With Your 2015 Goals

Yoga is an increasingly popular way to relieve stress and counter the busyness and distractions of today’s modern world. It’s a way to center and focus the mind as you connect movement with breath. What most people don’t know is there are many different styles of yoga to practice. Therapeutic […]