Studies Show Stress Defense Begins Genetically with Regular Relaxation Practice
from Yoga2You
Results of a recent study (ScienceDaily.com/July2008) revealed improved resistance to stress-related health issues begins genetically from regular, long-term relaxation practice. Yoga2You's 10 Minutes of Stress Relief new Digital Download lets you easily add this all-important stress defense to your life. (Summary below--or read more.)
Recent findings reported on ScienceDaily.com get at the source of what medical advisors like Dr. Oz and Dr. Sanjay Gupta have been saying for years about stress: Regularly making time to breathe and relax improves the body's response to the effects of stress. Researchers have now found that these improvements actually begin genetically, that the relaxation response altered expression of genes influencing cell inflammation, free radicals, and risk of serious health issues in long-term practitioners. (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080701221501.htm)
"Even when we sleep the brain is busy working. This is why it is so important to regularly take time out to consciously let go of all conscious thoughts, to give the mind a rest," explains yoga teacher Saraswati, creator and vocal artist for 10 Minutes of Stress Relief. Researchers advise that any of the forms of meditation evoking the relaxation response is what is so beneficial to the brain and all that the brain controls. "Yet bringing the mind to rest is easier said than done for most of us. 10 Minutes of Stress Relief was designed to help people make the most of those preciously carved minutes," Saraswati explains.
Why would anyone want to buy the whole CD when you can download the first track for just $3.99? This depends on you. If all you need or want is this basic but effective relaxation on-the-go, then the download of Track 1 is perfect for you. Track 2 is almost the same as Track 1, except that the listener is not brought out of relaxation at the end of 10 minutes. Track 3 is an additional 10 minutes of gentle nature sounds, for a total of 30 minutes of peaceful relaxation. For those who have more time, need more help relaxing, or have trouble sleeping, the complete CD might be a better choice.
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Why yoga works—simply
Ancient yogis knew the benefits that came with regular yoga practice. Today, advancements in technology enable scientists to show precisely how these ancient practices work to benefit the mind and body. Yogis have been passing on the teachings of yoga for nearly 5,000 years.
Most simply, using proper breathing, especially during asana practice, enables the average person to develop the breathing apparatus and strengthen the vital life force. Once that begins, everything else flows from it. Why yoga works is really that simple. Any time you lie on the mat and breathe, the benefits of yoga begin.
There is a saying in yoga that when we control the breath, we control the life force, and when you think about that, it's really true.
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