Ocean Breath-Relaxing The Sympathetic Nervous System
When we breathe in a rhythmic and audible fashion breathing in and out of the nose with the mouth closed, sounding like the waves of the ocean or Darth Vader, we are actually doing more than just breathing, we are stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system. The breath is the steady part that resides within all of us. It is always there and automatically occurs whether we are aware or not.
Whereas most of its actions are involuntary, some, such as breathing, work in tandem with the conscious mind.
When we breathe in a mindful manner, it calms the autonomic nervous system, which consists of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are located in the portion of the brain stem entitled the medulla oblongata.
The sympathetic nervous system is fight or flight. This happens when we get stressed or have to run away from a bear, for example. Our heart rate accelerates, our breath is either rapid or non-existent and we feel tightness in our body. Most of us stay in this state of mind when we get in this state, we need to breathe and that is usually the first thing that. The parasympathetic nervous system is the relaxation response in the body.
Mindful breathing can stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system and help us come into a relaxed state of mind.
Yoga for Small Spaces Review (and a Giveaway)
Yoga for Small Spaces has been reviewed by Fit Bottomed Mamas.
There is another giveaway happening as we read this review! Want a deck for yourself? Go to this link and comment why you want to win these cards!
Yoga for Small Spaces Gains Another Acolade
Yoga for Small Spaces has been selected as a Preferred Choice Award winner by Creative Child Magazine.
The Creative Child Awards Program consisting of moms and educators, chose Yoga for Small Spaces as a winner in the fitness and movement category.
“We’re so pleased that these yoga cards have been recognized by those who work closest to kids” says Lynn Geddes, co-author of Yoga for Small Spaces and an experienced yoga teacher. “Yoga offers so much, “ according to Geddes, “for both adults and children. From better posture and health to increased learning opportunties and lessened anxiety and stress. It’s a wonderful family activity.”
Family Circle Highlights Yoga for Small Spaces
We’re proud to announce that Family Circle Magazine is featuring Yoga for Small Spaces in the October 2011 issue.
Hit the Deck and get a move on! This deck of 50 yoga poses provides easy to follow instructions for the novice and fun ideas for the seasoned yogi. Fun for the whole family! Get everyone on the floor and moving.
