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These days, it seems that overwhelmed is the only feeling I know. There is just so much going on all on fronts that I have to admit sometimes, I do not know how to handle everything on my plate. I won’t go into the details, but suffice it to say that I feel like a person who has been cast adrift for what seems like an eternity.
You probably feel the same way — we are all in the same boat in a sense.
[Read more…] about Quick Ways to Calm Yourself Down When You Feel OverwhelmedNadi shodhana or alternate nostril breathing is a type of pranayama. It helps soothe and calm the nervous system, support respiratory health, and promote improved oxygen flow. Here’s how to practice nadi shodhana:
[Read more…] about Monday Meditation: How to Practice Nadi ShodhanaBy now, you may already be familiar with breathing techniques like sama vrtti and ujjayi pranayama. However, if you haven’t heard of hummingbee breath or bhramari pranayama, then consider including it in your meditation practice.
[Read more…] about Monday Meditation: How To Do Hummingbee BreathIf you’re in need of an energy boost, ujjayi pranayama—otherwise known as victorious breath—can help uplift your mood and leave you feeling revitalize. It’s a type of breath technique that naturally stimulates and heats your body, so it’s especially ideal for keeping warm in cold weather.
[Read more…] about Monday Meditation: Ujjayi PranayamaIf you’re stressed or anxious, mindfulness meditation can help relax the nervous system and restore feelings of calm and ease. However, practicing pranayama (or breath control) can also have profound and positive effects on both your mental and physical health.
Specifically, sama vrtti pranayama—also known as equal parts breathing—helps bring back equanimity to your breath, support respiratory health, and help you feel calmer and more grounded. As its name suggests, its objective is to balance your inhalations with your exhalations. Below is a quick guide on how to practice equal parts breathing.
[Read more…] about Monday Meditation: Practicing Equal Parts BreathingStress is a normal aspect of the daily grind. A tough workload, relationship problems, money problems; stress is always just around the corner.
Fortunately, there are also countless ways to reduce stress and develop a more positive outlook. This involves shifting your focus away from the daily stressors and into the bits of happiness that often go unnoticed. [Read more…] about 5 Daily Rituals to Reduce Stress and Maximize Happiness
