Your breathing provides oxygen to your blood, which helps your body function properly. Breathing also can soothe and relax you, particularly in a stressful or emotionally difficult situation. Breathing for relaxation takes more effort than...
Incorporating relaxation techniques into your daily practices can lead to peace of mind, stress control and better overall health, report the doctors at the Mayo Clinic. Relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, reduce wear and tear on both...
According to the University of Missouri-Kansas City's Center on Aging Studies, poor breathing habits may rob energy and negatively affect mental states. The aging process can also produce a 20-percent reduction in oxygen blood levels. Rapid and...
As you age, your skin naturally begins to lose its elasticity. Collagen production decreases, and your skin starts to sag. However, certain factors contribute to the appearance of deep wrinkles including poor nutrition, extended exposure to smoke,...
Yoga nidra---also known as "yogic sleep"---is a form of yoga based on deep relaxation and goal-setting. Using a series of guided steps, yoga nidra helps practitioners achieve clarity through relaxation. Learning about the aspects of yoga nidra...
Yoga nidra or yogic sleep isn't your standard yoga class. It's a form of meditation and relaxation that requires no movement at all, in some ways similar to Zen sitting meditation. Proponents such as teacher Swami Jnaneshvara say that it promotes...
The market for relaxation CDs includes recordings that use different types of relaxation practices. Some soundtracks rely primarily on music, while others make use of nature sounds and vibrations. Some CDs incorporate guided relaxation exercises...
Using meditation to enhance or induce restful sleep simply requires a state of deep relaxation. Meditation techniques that cultivate mindfulness are especially effective to reduce the stress, anxiety and restlessness that prohibits sleep....
Yoga differs from many other forms of exercise in that it attempts to integrate mind and body. Some yoga classes can be more active or meditative than others. To decide whether a yoga class is right for your exercise needs, check out free online...
A colonoscopy is a procedure used to view the inside of the colon and rectum. According to the American Gastroenterology Association, a colonoscopy is an important procedure used to detect colorectal cancer, colon ulcers, and inflammation. A...
Anxiety is a normal response that people experience when they encounter a stressful situation. You may experience anxiety in response to pressures at work, tension in a relationship, family issues, or a host of other anxiety-provoking situations....
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, according to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America. Although anxiety disorders are highly treatable with medication, some people feel uncomfortable using medication...
Yoga nidra, also known as "yogic sleep," refers to a state of relaxation that one attains through meditative practices such as guided imagery and deep breathing. It is useful for balancing vata, pitta and kapha doshas, which are three metabolic...
Reflexology is a natural holistic therapy technique based on the principle that all parts of the body are represented on specific areas of the hands and feet. Massaging or applying pressure to reflex points is thought to cleanse and heal the body...
Belly breathing is a form of deep breathing that comes from your diaphragm. Certain spiritual and cultural traditions even believe that belly breathing increases your energy and enhances your physical, emotional and spiritual health. Belly...
Traditional Thai massage is an ancient form of bodywork. It is a healing art that has its roots in Indian Ayuveda, acupuncture, yoga and Japanese shiatsu. With its rare combination of compression, stretching, manipulation and breathing, either...
While not everyone feels it on a day-to-day basis, everyone will experience anxiety at some point in their lives and could benefit by learning ways to cope with it. However, although self-help coping strategies can be effective at reducing or...
A head massage has a number of benefits. Massaging the scalp can help you relax, relieve pain and improve your mood. While you can give yourself a scalp massage, this is best done by somebody else, so you can relax throughout the process. Massage...
Stomach pain isn't a disease in itself, but rather a symptom of an underlying problem. In fact, according to the Mayo Clinic, doctors consider it to be a functional disorder, meaning it's not necessarily caused by a specific disease. In "1000...
Fibromyalgia is a condition wherein muscles, tendons and joints in all areas of the body experience achiness and pain, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Other symptoms of fibromyalgia may include dizziness, sleep disturbances, headaches, daytime...
Guided imagery and hypnosis are two techniques often used as part of a holistic healing philosophy. Practitioners of each believe the mind and body share such a deep connection that treating one should involve treating the other, as well. A number...
A stone massage can utilize either hot or cold stones. Different types of stones offer various benefits. Practitioners believe a stone massage can relax the muscles and relieve health-depleting stress.
Eye pillows are tools to soothe the eyes and block out light. They are usually filled with beads or soft seeds that conform to your eye sockets apply gentle pressure that helps you gain deep relaxation. Putting aromatic herbs makes an...
According to Doctors James Balch and Mark Stengler in "Bottom Line's Prescription for Natural Cures," most of us lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day. But these hairs should be replaced by new hairs at the same rate. There are a number of reasons...
In today's world, children are often hurried and forced to adjust to a fast-paced lifestyle full of stimulants and distractions. This can be especially challenging for children with special needs. Nancy Churnin of the Dallas News reports that yoga...
Restorative yoga relieves stress and soothes the body. Teachers instruct students to release muscle engagement for deep relaxation. You can receive certification by attending a continuing education workshop after you earn your basic 200-hour...
Muscle tensing exercises enhance the strength and definition of your muscles without weights. You can do muscle tensing exercises when you can't get to the gym so you don't miss your workout. These exercises can also help you improve urinary...
Almost everyone could use some extra time to relax and unwind in today's stressful, hectic world. According to Help Guide, lowering your blood pressure, deepening your breathing and reducing muscle aches and pains are among the many benefits of a...
Yoga is a practice of physical poses (also called asanas) that focus on the combination of body, mind and spirit. Many styles of yoga are taught and practiced. Remember that although each style has a particular emphasis, all styles are meant to...
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