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The Diverse Emotional Benefits of Yoga

March 29th, 2010 · 5 Comments · Common ailments, Happiness, Health, Yoga

Yoga is invigoration in relaxation. Freedom in routine. Confidence through self control. Energy within and energy without.

~Ymber Delecto

Ah, yoga…it is not just for the super flexible and fit.  Numerous studies show how even a basic and relaxing yoga practice can benefit you emotionally on many levels.

  1. Energy

    2. An Oxford study found that yoga breathing restores energy better than relaxation or visualization.1 Also, like any workout, it stimulates the blood flow, heats up muscles and releases endorphins, giving you a feel good energy boost.

  2. Depression
    Several studies have shown how yoga helps relieve depression:

    • A 10 week program of 75 minute Restorative Yoga classes showed the participants had a 50% reduction in depression…

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Top 10 Reasons to Laugh Until it Hurts

December 15th, 2009 · No Comments · Common ailments, Happiness, Health, Self development

smile“The art of medicine consists of keeping the patient amused while nature heals the disease.”
~Voltaire

After that quote I don’t think I need to say much.  Laughing feels good and releases tension, your body likes it, bacteria and viruses don’t (because with laughter your little white blood cells become absolutely ruthless), it’s a nice ice-breaker and quite simply makes the day better.

Top 10 reasons to laugh (and laugh now)

  1. Lower blood pressure. Initially upon laughing, blood pressure increases, but then falls below normal levels and as breathing deepens but then falls below normal levels and as breathing deepens blood becomes more oxygen and nutrient rich.(1,2)
  2. Strengthen immune system. Laughter increases the number of natural killer cells that like to eat viruses for breakfast, as well as certain cancer cells. Antibodies are also increased (immunoglobulin A), which is especially helpful for respiratory infections. (2,3)

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12 Handy Tricks to Overcome Procrastination

October 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Happiness, Self development, Simplicity

Speech is conveniently located midway between thought and action, where it often substitutes for both.
~John Andrew Holmes

Procrastination, like so many things, is a habit.  A habit most people seemingly love to or can’t help indulging in.  Hm… reminds me of chocolate… But this is great news! It’s not hard to break a habit.

Procrastination actually causes more discomfort than doing the actual task.  While procrastinating, we anticipate an unpleasant/boring/difficult task, and the mind has already created and is living through a difficult situation.  It’s non-productive to virtually torture yourself this way, as doing the actual task will cause less pain.

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7 Steps to Squash Negative Thinking

August 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Happiness, Self development

scotlandA man is but the product of his thoughts: what he thinks, he becomes.
~ Mahatma Ghandi

Whatever you focus on you create. Whatever you think about, you give power to because you make it your reality. It is your choice what to think about. No, it’s not that easy, especially as most of us are in the habit of noticing and remarking upon the bad things that happen during the day. But you can change that – just ask the following:

Do you want to change your thought patterns?
Do you have some patience to practice changing these patterns?

If you answered “yes” to the first, it’s likely you have patience to change.
If you answered “no” to the first, here are some reminders on why you need to say “yes”:

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17 Simple Ways to Instill Calmness in Your Day

August 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Happiness, Health, Self development, Simplicity

allegenySociety and daily living have become very fast paced.  We hurry all the time, stress piles up and our bodies and minds become tense with anxiety.  A calm mind and body will allow you to get more done, be healthier and take pleasure in life.  Below are some simple and unique ways of getting into a calm frame of mind.

  1. Herbal tea. Chamomile, linden, mint and lavender teas are soothing and calming.  Brew a cup of one

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