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Studies on Yoga and Stress Reduction

Stress has reached epidemic proportions in the United States and around the world, leading to countless health problems, depression and anxiety. The use of yoga has long been known to help reduce stress and relieve anxiety and depression. Recent research in the United States, Germany has validated this long held belief. There are many ways yoga helps to reduce stress and relieve anxiety and depression. The physical performance of the asanas is only part of the picture. The breathing in yoga helps to regulate the breath and relax the body. Classes that incorporate relaxation and short periods of meditation relax … Continue reading →

Stress: Always Look for the Bigger Picture

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It’s a strange fact, yet I encounter it over and over again. The people who have relatively minor worries in their lives often stress more than those who have genuine life-threatening or life-destroying illnesses. Now this doesn’t seem to make sense. Yet, as stressed as many of my clients are, in general, they worry a lot less than those who live more seemingly carefree lives. As a psychologist, I have over the years heard some terrible stories of extreme hardship, and yes, these people are often chronically depressed and anxious. And yet, the majority of the so-called “normal” and “healthy” … Continue reading →

Increase Your Tolerance for Stress

I do believe that our capacity to cope with and handle stress can be expanded with time and practice. I know that parenthood and life experiences have influenced my own capacity—I have much more resiliency and flexibility than I ever had when I was younger. The more we go through, the more we endure and survive, the more we realize just what is worth fussing over and what is not. In the early days of operating your home business, you may feel as though the stress of trying to coordinate all the facets of your life and organize your business … Continue reading →

Try Active Relaxation At Work

Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Active relaxation — is it possible to have one with the other? Try these gentle exercises to help beat stress and increase flexibility. If you spend most of your day sitting at a desk or in front of a computer, these stretches are for you! Wrist stretches. The dreaded carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive strain injury are big fears for folks who spend a lot of time at the keyboard. Give your hands and wrists a break with a quick prayer stretch: place your palms together, fingers straight and push. All you need is a … Continue reading →

Five-finger relaxation technique

Interested in a fast, yet effective way to relax? Like all methods of relaxation, this exercise is simple. But, of course, that doesn’t necessarily mean that it will, by definition, be easy for you to relax immediately. Any skill, including learning to relax, takes time and input, but the more you put into it, the more you get out of it. So what are you waiting for? 1. Close your eyes 2. Place your thumb on your index finger As you do this, go back in your mind to a time when your body felt pleasantly exhausted. A time when … Continue reading →

Men’s Fitness: Why Our Men Need Their Workouts

This is another one of those topics that may seem like a no brainer, but it’s important to get into it. When we think of men, we think of strong, physical presences and sports. But there’s more to being a man than just the image, there’s the biological issues including how stress affects men and how it affects their health. Heart Problems Cardiac problems in men often outdistance the same issues in women because men tend to internalize their stress. Problems with ulcers, chronic heartburn or acid reflux and more can really leave a man feeling under the weather. Exercise … Continue reading →

Pamper Yourself – You’re Worth It!

Feeling run down? Feeling unappreciated? Feeling depressed? Feeling anxious? Sounds like it’s time you booked yourself in for a well-earned tune-up. Neglecting your physical health will ultimately lead to poor mental health, so check out the super pampering tips below to get you back into peak running order. Your mind will thank you for it! 1. Take time out for you Say goodbye to the guilt monster and make it a priority to take out some time for yourself every day. To busy, you say? Twenty minutes is plenty, and you deserve 20 minutes just for you each and every … Continue reading →