Showing posts with label yogic_breathing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label yogic_breathing. Show all posts

Monday, 11 February 2019

10 Amazing Things That Happen When You Do Yoga Every Day

a post by Samantha Lefave for mbgmovement [brought to us by World of Psychology]

Woman doing yoga at home

The yoga industry has seen its fair share of fads—goat yoga, boozy yoga, and naked yoga, just to name a few—but there's one thing that remains a constant: People always roll out their mats. That's because it's an excellent way to get sweaty and centered, whether you're a total newbie or longtime pro. Plus, there are some seriously awesome health benefits of yoga that you can score from a daily practice.

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I do a yoga class every week – no mat required, just a chair! And yes, even at that gentle level it helps.


Thursday, 25 October 2018

How Yogic Breathing Helped Me Overcome Chronic Panic Attacks

a post by Osmara Aryal for the Tiny Buddha blog


“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” ~Amit Ray

I’ve battled chronic anxiety and PTSD my entire life and am no stranger to that tight pressure grip that dread and panic can have on the body and mind.

On my worst days, I’d feel my chest and throat tighten as I struggled to breathe.

Chronic panic attacks would leave me curled up in the fetal position, unable to move or stop panting.

On my best days, I’d manage to get by, thanks to my numbing out with food and alcohol, self-medication, or mindless TV watching.

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