When yoga is taught in a way that accommodates feelings of safety, it can facilitate healing. Wellness consultant & YJ contributing editor Anusha Wijeyakumar shares the importance of trauma-informed yoga + practices to help regulate the nervous system.
Muscle flexibility is important for your body. But according to sports medicine experts at Mayo Clinic, the old way of stretching before you exercise isn't the right approach. Learn more: https://t.co/zI1ZzXANQ7pic.twitter.com/Ho9yMdiAca
Muscle flexibility is important for your body. But according to sports medicine experts at Mayo Clinic, the old way of stretching before you exercise isn’t the right approach. Learn more: https://mayocl.in/3y0QTEf
Will you downward dog today? As you grow your practice, your comfortability with downward dog will also grow! It is a full body strengthener and stimulates blood circulation. Eventually, dogward dog becomes a resting pose to help reconnect with your breath. : @MiaTogo
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Will you downward dog today? As you grow your practice, your comfortability with downward dog will also grow! It is a full body strengthener and stimulates blood circulation. Eventually, dogward dog becomes a resting pose to help reconnect with your breath. : @MiaTogo
Probiotics are good bacteria that keep the gut healthy and help fight infections and #inflammation. Fermented foods like yogurt, pickles, sauerkraut, and sourdough bread are great sources: https://bit.ly/3zPQxl4#HarvardHealth
Smoothies are a quick and easy way to get probiotics. Here is a recipe that is ideal for a breakfast, snack, or post-workout drink. Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Simple Fruit Smoothie
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 banana, cut into pieces
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup ice
Servings: 1
Serving size: 12 ounces
Nutrition: 260 calories, 0.5 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 110 mg sodium, 42 g total carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 26 g total sugars (includes 0 g added sugar), 24 g protein
Source: The Harvard Medical School 6-Week Plan for Healthy Eating.