| Unless you have been living under a rock for the past | | | | and blood pressure while stimulating the immune |
| decade, you or someone you know has tried yoga at | | | | system. It is believed that if the PNS is diminished or |
| least once. There are so many different forms to | | | | under active illness permeates. The mind and body |
| choose from, so most of us are likely to find some | | | | working together is a powerful asset in combating |
| kind we like. I, for example prefer the power vinyasa | | | | illnesses. |
| yoga over all others simply because it is what I have | | | | Restorative yoga poses or asanas can help people |
| grown accustomed to. I feel it is a very intense | | | | who are not only depressed but also suffering from |
| workout, yet very relaxing at the same time. However, | | | | sleeping disorders such as insomnia. Other benefits are |
| there are times when I am too worn out and prefer to | | | | associated with better resistance to injury, improved |
| take my workout down a few notches with a more | | | | circulation, increased metabolism, and immunity. It also |
| soothing yoga. | | | | provides a source of relief from exhaustion and |
| Restorative yoga focuses on relaxing the body in | | | | fatigue. After a relaxed yoga class such as a |
| restful poses by using props such as blankets, bolsters, | | | | restorative kind, you should feel an overall sense of |
| pillows, blocks, and straps. Remember, rest does not | | | | well being. It is also important to stay in a relaxed state |
| mean sleep. These poses help tone the body with | | | | immediately after to reap the complete effects. So, |
| minimal effort and give it the opportunity to heal and | | | | this is just a friendly reminder that an exercise routine |
| renew itself. It also increases the efficiency of the | | | | does not always have to be an all out sweat session. |
| glandular and parasympathetic nervous system | | | | Be kind to yourself and just relax, you will feel so much |
| balancing the equilibrium. This lowers your heart rate | | | | better. |