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Get a LIFE: The health benefits of yoga

Danny Arguetty, M.A. – Healthy living contributor
September 20th, 2012

Last week we discussed what yoga is and explored some of the various traditions and offerings found in the yoga world.

Yet, irrespective of the style, yoga carries with it health benefits that are sparking curiosity.

What can yoga do for you?

1. Deeper Breathing: The breath is one of the primary ways to remove unneeded waste from the body. Through yoga you can stretch out your lung tissue, and increase the amount of oxygen you take in and the CO2 the body takes out with every exhale.

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Get a LIFE: What is yoga?

Danny Arguetty, M.A. – Healthy living contributor
September 10th, 2012

With yoga studios on every corner it is important to get a better understanding of why this ancient tradition is captivating the modern world and spreading like wildfire.

Yoga encompasses much more than simply a movement practice. At its core it invites us to build greater awareness not only of our body, but also of our breath, mind/emotions, and intuitive capabilities.

The practice of ‘hatha’ yoga is the most well known, as it encompasses an inquiry into the aforementioned windows of awareness through the instrument of the body.

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Get a LIFE: Got stress? Try breathing an "ocean-breath"

Danny Arguetty, M.A. - Healthy Living Contributor
June 7th, 2012

One of the mantras I love to live by is that the simple things often make the most potent difference in life.

I have found this teaching to be true in my world through my waking morning rituals, one-on-one connection with friends, or the ability to take one tiny step towards a larger goal.

Even with the tools that yoga and holistic health and nutrition have offered me, stress is still a reality in my life.

To-do lists, errands, projects, cooking, keeping in touch, managing finances, and running a personal business, all take their toll.