To those unfamiliar with them, mantras can sound like mumbo jumbo. But mantras are definitely not meaningless sounds repeated over and over! Mantras can have a powerful effect when repeated with a focused intention and pure heart.
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3 Ways Yoga Helps You Work Better
Did you know that your yoga practice can help you do better at work? Without trying, your work life benefits. Really! Here are a few ways yoga helps you at work.
Yoga Asanas for Walkers and Runners
We all do a little (or a lot!) of walking or running in our everyday lives to get from point A to point B. Some yoga asanas may be helpful as a stretch to help loosen your body before and after running or walking.
Expand Your Yoga Practice with Pranayama
Get more out of your yoga asana practice with Pranayama breathing exercises. Slow full breaths will help to clear your mind and connect with yourself on a deeper level.
Easing Stiff Bodies into Yoga
Does your body sometimes feel stiff? Yoga isn’t only for flexible people. Stiffness is a perfect reason to begin a yoga practice.
Twist and Untwist the Yogic Way
Twists are invaluable for maintaining spinal flexibility and the body in good condition. As with all yoga asanas, it is good to hold for longer periods. Some are gentler than others, but what’s important is you are doing some kind of yogic twist each day.
Yoga Ethics for Everyday Living
The beautiful thing about ethics in yogic philosophy is that they’re tools to give you contentment in life. Despite their ancient origins, yoga ethics are still very applicable to today’s world.
Dive Deeper with Meditation Techniques
There are many different meditation techniques. Here are just a few basic traditional yogic techniques to train your mind and dive deeper with meditation.
Work Yoga into Your Daily Life
Imagine how great you would feel every day if you were able to keep up a morning yoga routine. By adapting yoga to fit in your life, you can make it happen. It’s possible if you start with small, realistic steps.
Yoga Brings Out the Good in Us
We all want to be the happy and generous version of ourselves, but how can we be our best selves when the primal animal comes out? Being calm is key, so yoga has a way to help of course!