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Spotlight on Limb 4: Pranayama

The fourth limb of yoga isÂpranayama, or control of breath. Why is breath control important to mind-body balance? We all know the feeling – when we feel anxious or panicked, all we can think about is the stressful situation. ÂOur heart rate goes up, our muscles become tense, and in most cases, our breathing speeds up. ÂIn essence, our stressful

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Breathing for Stress Reduction

When we’re feeling tense, anxious, or generally off, we may feel at the mercy of our powerful emotions. However, with some practice and patience, you may find that you can counteract those uncomfortable feelings with slow, deep, controlled breathing. First, a note about breathing: Many of us practice shallow breathing in our day-to-day lives. In other words, when we inhale, our

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