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Using Yoga to Ease Digestive Ailments « Tirisula Yoga's Blog

Restorative asanas that increase blood flow to the abdominal area are virasana and supta virasana . Inversion asanas help to calm the nervous system and aid in digestion. Acidity that travels to other parts of the digestive system occurs … Continue reading

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Tired? Wired?

Janu Sirsasana (Head-of-the-Knee Pose). Come into the pose and hold; then switch sides. This forward bend helps calm the nervous system. Seated Twist. Take a gentle twist to either side to help lift lethargy and increase energy. Continue reading

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Yoga One, Xanax Zero – Huffington Post (blog)

Yoga One, Xanax Zero Huffington Post (blog) The word " yoga ," for instance, means to yolk, or unite, the body and mind. Through the physical postures of yoga , we calm the nervous system, release stress … Continue reading

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Yoga's role in cancer treatment: a survivor speaks : Carolina …

The results of the study lead researchers to believe that yoga is not only a viable exercise, but also a great way to calm the nervous system and manage pain. Through the use of restorative and Hatha yoga , both low-intensity styles, … Continue reading

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