by Alexa Owen | Sep 1, 2022 | Breath & Nervous System Regulation, Cardiovascular & Circulatory, Chronic Illness & Recovery, What Is Yoga Therapy?, Yoga Therapy & Mental Health
By Alicia Barmon Breathing is one of the fastest ways to mitigate stress in the autonomic nervous system. It gives us direct access to a system that is involuntary and reactive—that is, one that functions on its own without conscious thought. When we have a conscious...
by Alexa Owen | Jun 17, 2021 | Breath & Nervous System Regulation, Pranayama, Yoga Therapy for Specific Needs
By Robin Rothenberg The breath is our greatest inner resource, and breathing skillfully can support immune and respiratory health. Breathwork, or pranayama, is a key component of yoga therapy. Initially, training your breathing may feel awkward, but the more you...