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Barbara Benagh is one of the most intelligent and insightful teachers around Yoga Journal

This gentle, quieting routine will help release neck tension that can cause headaches and tightness throughout the back and shoulders. This routine is also specifically designed to reduce stress and rejuvenate your energy levels. Begin the journey to experiencing all of the amazing physical and mental benefits of yoga.

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This full routine is from the revolutionary and value-packed DVD Yoga for Stress Relief that contains over 20 full routines and 30 a 30 minute discussion with the Dalai Lama about happiness.

Barbara Benagh has been a yoga practitioner for over 30 years and has developed an insightful teaching style renowned for its strength, creativity and emphasis on breath awareness. Barbara was an asana columnist for the Yoga Journal.

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Beginning yoga exercise with several poses demonstrated and narrated by Brooks. Beginning in Table Pose, exhale back to Downward Facing Dog Pose… Arms spread for Warrior Two Pose. Feel pulse of breath through body. Clasp hands behind back, bend down, release neck. Lie down, clasp leg, foot up to sky, stretch toes. Sivasana – final resting pose – lying down, release into floor for full relaxation.

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Food can lessen inflammation in body from stress. Ritual of coming together to make a meal lessens stress. Don’t have to be very strict about diet. Want health promotion, not disallowance. Meals can be good for soul, too. Food is about joy, love, family. Limit intake of saturated fat: red meat and dairy. Increase fish, vegetables, soy. Taste treats like curry. All relieve inflammation of stress. Use extra virgin olive oil or expeller pressed Canola oil. These oils improve heart health. Less frying, more steaming in food preparation. Cut away charred meat.

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A complete system unto itself. Concerned with balance of Chi or Life Force. Under stress, chi is out of balance – deficiency of chi in one area, blockage of chi in another. Chinese medical practitioners diagnose by checking pulse: 3 different places, 2 different depths on either side. Each pulse is a different organ in the body. Patient sticks out tongue for doctor to check. Treatments: medical herbs, massage, diet, and acupuncture. Good research data show it helps with sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, and pain.

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Describes the process and attributes of Yoga & Tai Chi. You can do yoga from many different fitness levels. Yoga postures are preparation for breath-work. Then Meditation. Then spiritual reflection. Yoga is not a competitive sport. Tai Chi -moving meditation. Practiced in communities across Asia. Used to prevent falls, lower blood pressure, and manage stress. Flowing movement tied with breath and meditation.

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