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Yoga: The Antidote to Modern Stress
Compliments of Wai Lana Yoga
 The
pace of the modern world is breathtaking. Although there are many
benefits of living in this age, people are also noticing the buildup
of stress. With the increasingly interconnected world moving quicker
and quicker, we are all looking for simple ways to calm our nerves.
Ancient practices like yoga offer time-tested ways to effectively
and efficiently reduce stress in our lives.
"Yogis
have known since ancient times that Yoga Nidra
soothes the nerves and calms the mind; for centuries
they have used it for health and meditation
purposes. Today doctors acknowledge the link
between nervous disorders, stress, and physical
disease and often prescribe relaxation for their
patients. Its effectiveness is backed up by
scientific research showing that deep relaxation
oxygenates the body's cells fully and efficiently,
which helps combat infection, cancer, high blood
pressure, and many other diseases," says
Wai Lana, the world's most-watched yoga teacher
and host of the internationally aired TV series
Wai Lana Yoga."The
stress we experience takes its toll on our bodies.
Although it is experienced first in the mind,
it often manifests in the body," commented
Wai
Lana. "In milder cases, it turns up
as a stiff neck or tight shoulders, which may
lead to headaches and back pain. Stress often
causes insomnia, which leads to further stress
and fatigue. When we are under this type of
stress, our immune system becomes depressed
and we become more susceptible to viruses and
disease. Stress can also cause digestive disorders.
When stress is present over a long period, it
can lead to more serious conditions, such as
high blood pressure. It's a risk factor for
heart disease and can lead to depression and
alcohol and drug abuse. Research shows that
simple stress-reducing techniques, if performed
daily, can prevent the longer-term debilitating
effects of unmanaged stress." Information
provided by www.wailana.com.
Wai Lana is the foremost authority on yoga,
hosting the world's most-watched show, Wai Lana
Yoga, which airs on five continents, including
nationally in the U.S. on PBS, cable and satellite.
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