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  When done consistently and under the guidance of a proper   yoga   instructor, yoga usually takes about 6-12 weeks to see results, although this varies from person to person. Yoga must be practiced in its entirety for the best benefits. This means along with the postures and meditation, having a diet as prescribed by your yoga teacher is a must to obtain maximum benefit from yogic practices. Today, in the United States, more than 36 million people practice yoga regularly. They practice the exercises that involve 12 basic postures, such as plow, fish, cobra, locust, and bow poses. As the yoga training progresses, the postures get more complicated. What is yoga? Yoga is a 3,000-year-old tradition with origins in India and a form of alternative medicine. Contrary to what some believe, yoga is a holistic approach to health, not just a series of postures and exercises. Different components of yoga include: Yama (abstinences):  Abstaining from beverag...

Very often, sleep eludes us when we’re stressed or anxious. Our mind races with a multitude of thoughts, leaving sleep far behind. In order to unwind and calm our thoughts down, we need a supportive bed, an inviting  mattress ,  a conducive sleep environment, and the practice of calming our breaths through yoga.  Breathing well is the first step toward self-healing. Learning to breathe correctly can positively affect our thoughts and moods. It is time to give yoga for better sleep a try. While we’re aware that each thought can alter the rhythm of our breath, few people know that by altering the rhythm of our breath, we can change our thoughts too.  Bhramari Pranayama The word pranayama comes from Sanskrit. It literally translates to, “extension of breath”. Prana is the life force that infuses our bodies with energy. It forms a strong association between the mind and consciousness. Before you sleep, it is important to calm your mind. Bhramari Asana teaches you to keep...

  The nervous system helps us to function optimally, handle challenges and navigate life. But when we are under constant or high  stress , experiencing trauma or  anxiety , then our hormones can go for a toss and impact the nervous system and overall wellbeing. It is important to calm your nervous system down otherwise it can show up as  sleep  issues, chronic pain, hormonal changes, digestive issues, cardiovascular changes and more. According to Anna, an anxiety coach and therapist," When you experience stress & anxiety, your body works to protect you by activating the flight or fight response. In this system your body is alert, your heart rate & blood pressure increase, muscles get tensed and your digestive system goes into hibernation. This is a state of action and chaos, which is vital for your survival. You naturally move in & out of this system often. But when there are constant stressors, anxiety or past trauma present, this hightened state ca...

Intermittent fasting means that you don't eat for a period of time each day or week. Some popular approaches to intermittent fasting include: Alternate-day fasting.  Eat a normal diet one day and either completely fast or have one small meal (less than 500 calories) the next day. 5:2 fasting.  Eat a normal diet five days a week and fast two days a week. Daily time-restricted fasting.  Eat normally but only within an eight-hour window each day. For example, skip breakfast but eat lunch around noon and dinner by 8 p.m. Some studies suggest that alternate-day fasting is about as effective as a typical low-calorie diet for weight loss. That seems reasonable because reducing the number of calories you eat should help you lose weight. Can intermittent fasting improve your health? Losing weight and being physically active help lower your risk of obesity-related diseases, such as diabetes, sleep apnea and some types of cancer. For these diseases, intermittent fasting seems to be ...