KRIPALU-STYLE YOGIC BREATHING
Nadi Shodhana (Alternate-Nostril Breath)* This breathing exercise can be practiced daily and/or during times when you feel anxious, stressed or exhausted. TIME: 5 to 10 minutes or until you feel relaxed. POSITION: Sit comfortably on the floor with spine erect and eyes closed. You can add a blanket around your waist to enhance groundedness and stability. […]
SHOULD I TAKE MAGNESIUM SUPPLEMENT WHEN I HAVE ANXIETY?
Studies indicate that in the presence of a stressor or anxiety, healthy individuals’ levels of magnesium (Mg ++) become depleted even though they have had normal levels before. Thus, it comes as no surprise that some people may wonder if they should take magnesium supplement for anxiety. Mg ++ is an essential cation for the […]
DOES SINGING PROMOTE RELAXATION?
A number of studies have documented the effects of singing on cardio-respiratory health. For example, one study reports that choir group singing improves heart rate variability, which is a significant predictor of cardiovascular health. Notably, decreased heart rate variability is linked to hypertension, heart failure and work stress, while increased heart rate variability indicates a […]