If you want to be happier, your wandering mind is likely your biggest obstacle. According to a 2010 Harvard study, people spend 47% of their time thinking about things that aren't happening. Understandably, spending half your life lost in thought is considered a major cause of unhappiness, yoga expert Dana Santas says.
Yoga for a new you —
If you want to be happier, your wandering mind is likely your biggest obstacle. According to a 2010 Harvard study, people spend 47% of their time thinking about things that aren't happening. Understandably, spending half your life lost in thought is considered a major cause of unhappiness, yoga expert Dana Santas says.
Dana Santas
Whether you're looking to lower your blood pressure, reduce stress or lose weight, studies abound showing the benefits of yoga for these issues. Weight loss is probably the most popular resolution made and broken. Yoga's overall focus on body awareness and the present moment can help practitioners enhance self control and avoid mindless eating, which are important for long-term success with weight loss, said yoga expert Dana Santas.
Yoga for a new you —
Whether you're looking to lower your blood pressure, reduce stress or lose weight, studies abound showing the benefits of yoga for these issues. Weight loss is probably the most popular resolution made and broken. Yoga's overall focus on body awareness and the present moment can help practitioners enhance self control and avoid mindless eating, which are important for long-term success with weight loss, said yoga expert Dana Santas.
Dana Santas
Yoga stretches can release tension and enhance blood flow in the abdomen. Combine this with meditative techniques and diaphragmatic breathing where you focus on exhaling. It will produce a natural sedative effect in the body, yoga trainer Dana Santas says.
Yoga for a new you —
Yoga stretches can release tension and enhance blood flow in the abdomen. Combine this with meditative techniques and diaphragmatic breathing where you focus on exhaling. It will produce a natural sedative effect in the body, yoga trainer Dana Santas says.
Dana Santas