If you want to conquer the anxiety of life…live in the moment; live in the breath.” – Amit Ray One out of four Americans will experience an anxiety disorder at some point during their lives. Such disorders are sometimes accompanied by panic attacks – intense feelings of panic that often come out of nowhere. Panic attacks can include a pounding heart, sudden sweating, dizziness, and shallow breathing. Living with anxiety and panic attacks is difficult, but there are a variety of techniques … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Yoga Helps with Anxiety
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Mindful Breathing: Round n’ Round We Go…
[Editor's note: This is a guest post by Nicole Newman who blogs at Yoga for the Arts.] "The complex has its root in the simple." ~Lao-Tzu Anxiety. Shallow (or rapid) breathing. Muscle tension. Guarded posture. Fear. Fight-or-Flight response activated. Increased restriction of respiration. Oxygen deprivation. Exhaustion. Dysphoria. Augmented anxiety. Psychosomatic illnesses. The most effective and accessible antidote to anxiety is to establish a grounded, centered breath with sound, referred … [Read more...] about Mindful Breathing: Round n’ Round We Go…
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