There are several breathing practices used in yoga and pranayama that involve breath retention, that is, the holding of the breath at the end of the inhale or exhale or both. Sometimes this can be a mere fraction of a second, a mental separation of the two aspects of the breath, providing a definitive end … Read more
We’ve all heard about the body’s “fight or flight” reaction to dangerous, stressful, or frightening stimuli, and it’s almost always portrayed as bad for our health. Like most things in life however, it’s a matter of perspective. While many of us experience relatively high levels of stress, and could benefit from learning how to relax, … Read more
It’s funny how, as our priorities in life change, so do the measurements with which we evaluate our achievements, our happiness, and even our own worth. Around 6 years ago my life got completely turned upside down, although I didn’t realise that at the time. I thought I’d be back to it again within a … Read more
I struggled for 3 whole years after my injury. I felt… well… I felt everything, and I felt nothing. All at the same time. I was scared my mobility would get worse; I was thankful that I had family around me and that my husband was so amazing throughout the whole nightmare; I felt hopeless … Read more