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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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Skywriting in clouds spells 'just breathe' on a bright blue sky.

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Breathing and the Stress Response

“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” -Thich Nhat Hanh Breathing seems so simple. We breathe without even thinking about it. When we are relaxed, our breath is effortless and barely noticeable. When we are stressed, however, the story changes a bit. Many of us are familiar with the “fight-or-flight” response of

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