Breathing for Stress Relief: How Yoga Therapy Improves Functional Breathing & Nervous System Regulation
Learn about how functional breathing can help with stress relief and stress management.
Learn about how functional breathing can help with stress relief and stress management.
This article explores how our experiences and survival instincts shape our breathing patterns over time, the concept of dysfunctional breathing, and the transformative potential of breathwork.
Panic disorder affects 1 to 3 percent of the population. The condition not only inflicts immense personal suffering, but also strains our healthcare system significantly. Breathwork offers a promising solution with its low cost, accessibility, and rapid effectiveness.
For individuals with working memory problems, daily life becomes a constant struggle to organize thoughts and carry out tasks efficiently. In this article, explore three yoga therapy techniques scientifically proven to enhance working memory.
By Christine Saari, MA, C-IAYT You may have heard of alternate nostril breathing, a simple yet powerful ancient Yoga technique that has garnered renewed attention with the growing popularity of breathwork in supporting overall health. Also known as “nadi shodhana”,...
In this article, we examine the therapeutic potential of nasal breathing in yoga therapy and expore the effect of nasal breathing on neurological conditions such as stroke, brain surgery, traumatic brain injury, and psychogenic issues.
This article demystifies the power of breathwork in managing anxiety, challenging popular techniques like the 4-7-8 breath and introducing the more effective 4-0-6-2 approach. It offers guidance on how to navigate breathwork and emphasizes the value of personalized support from a yoga therapist for mastering these techniques and improving mental health.
By Christine Saari, MA, C-IAYT Clinicians are beginning to recommend breathwork as a complement to traditional mental health care such as talk therapy and medication. The terms "breathwork" and "pranayama" are used here synonymously to refer to breathing...
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