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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the fight-or-flight response, the body’s reaction to dangerous or stressful situations. It prioritizes getting out of the situation safely by increasing blood flow and oxygen to the heart and muscles...
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Spinal stenosis is when the spinal column narrows, resulting in decreased space for the spinal cord and spinal nerves.
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Tai Chi is a form of moving meditation that joins the mind and body through a series of soft exercises. It’s a Chinese martial art focused on...
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Affirmations are powerful statements that can help to shift your mindset and improve your life, and those directed to the root chakra are especially...
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Heartbeats, blood pressure, digestion: these vital functions occur without thought, all thanks to the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous...
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The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the “rest-and-digest” functions of the body. It becomes more active during times of relaxation...
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Wim Hof dubbed the "Iceman," is a renowned athlete and daredevil who holds many global records, including one for spending the most prolonged time...
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The somatic nervous system (SNS) is the peripheral nervous system division responsible for all voluntary movement of the body. The somatic nervous...
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Perhaps you've been practicing yoga for many years, and you're ready to take your practice to the next level. Or, maybe you've only recently fallen...
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There is one very familiar saying you are most likely to come across at the end of each yoga class – Namaste. But what does it mean? Where did it...
