Here’s an interesting study: It found that an 8-week program of daily yoga, including asanas and pranayama, decreased verbal aggressiveness in the males and those under 25. More info here.
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The Kirtan Kriya is an excellent meditation for brain health. Scientific studies have actually shown that this meditation can improve short-term memory. The following video gives an excellent explanation of how to perform Kirtan Kriya:
After watching the explanatory video, you can perform the meditation with her at the follow up video.
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I was teaching a class at the gym this morning and a fire alarm went off. Thank goodness the students warned me there was a fire drill due at the top of the hour – for some silly reason, no-one at the front desk bothered to tell me, the teacher! But the alarm hit 5 [...]
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Over the years I’ve heard a lot of people saying that yoga changed their lives, to the point where it seems to become a cliche. I find for myself, however, that yoga has been instrumental in helping me achieve a greater peace of mind and contentment. I believe it’s a combination of two things, the [...]
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