Insight and Meditations on Yoga, Health, and Happiness
In yoga and mindfulness meditation, teachers often use the breath as an anchor onto which you focus your awareness and your intention. Why is focusing on the breath so important?
At first glance, the breath might seem to be a purely physical process, yet its impact extends far beyond mere oxygenation of the body. In this article we’ll delve into why we focus on the breath in these practices, and how it might influence your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Read MoreBreathing is something we do every minute of every day, mostly without giving it a second thought. However, as a physician and a yoga teacher, I've come to appreciate the profound impact that conscious breathing, or pranayama, can have on our physical and mental well-being. In this article, I delve into the science behind pranayama and explain how it can be a powerful tool for connecting the mind and body.
Read MoreYour psoas muscle is one of the most important muscles in your body. Yet this unsung hero is often overlooked. That’s partly because it is such a deep muscle that we really don’t notice it from the outside. This curvy and complex muscle runs from the lower spine to the top of the thigh bone. Without the psoas, we would not be able to stand or walk. That’s because the psoas is the only muscle that connects the spine to the legs. The psoas is also part of your fight or flight system.
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