Yoga for Reducing Stress and Anxiety

Are you feeling anxious or stressed? Do you have difficulties to relax or fall asleep? Yoga can help relax the body and mind, and the below video demonstrates a nice routine that you can practice in the comfort of your own home. As you do each sequence remember to apply deep abdominal breathing.

 

~Namaste~

8 Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep

USEFUL TIPS ON HOW TO ENSURE YOU GET THAT MUCH NEEDED RESTFUL SLEEP

1. Eliminate Light Sources

Your body has a very natural reaction to light, which signals the brain to be awake. No wonder it’s much easier to wake up on a bright and sunny morning as opposed to a dark and gloomy one.

The same principle applies at bedtime. If you want to ensure a better sleep, try to avoid exposure to iPhones, iPods, laptops, computers, TV and any other electronics at least an hour or so before going to bed. The glowing light from such devices can delay the release of the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. The darker your room, the better! Continue reading