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Tip for Today: Quieting Your Mind

Posted April 15, 2008 at 08:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today

Whether you need to clear your mind for a presentation at work or you just need a moment to relax, this breathing exercise is a great way to relieve stress and re-focus your thoughts. To begin, simply focus on your breathing. Close your…

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The Yoga Life: More Science Supports Savasana

Posted January 3, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Health, Her News, The Yoga Life

Yoga has long been reputed to have more than just physical health benefits, and new research is corroborating the claims that yoga can make miraculous changes to physical and emotional health.

A team of researchers from the SP…

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The Yoga Life: Pranayama

Posted November 9, 2007 at 09:00 AM by Valerie Cerami

Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, The Yoga Life

Pranayama (Breath control, concept of “vital air” as a life force)

Description

A breath exercise. Literal translations include “suspension of breath” and “regulation of breath”.

Benefits

Treats a wide range of stress related disorders,…

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Five Tips to Stave Off Stress

Posted November 6, 2007 at 09:00 AM by Jamal Walker

Section: Her Health, Her Motivation

Stress is a way you respond to situations and problems that life throws at you on a daily basis. However, stress causes physical as well as mental problems and can result in severe anxiety attacks. The common treatment for stress these…

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Take a Yoga Class - Five Solid Benefits You Can Experience from Yoga

Posted July 9, 2007 at 06:30 PM by Sahara Jackson

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Health, Body Image, Her Motivation

This article was written by Paul Jerard.  Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training at: Aura Wellness Center in, Attleboro, MA - Just 20 minutes north of Providence, RI. He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995.…

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