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Developments in western somatic psychology in recent years are increasingly being integrated with the scientific insights of traditional yoga. Their union is helping in the development of a well being model that is showing to be effective in reducing the symptoms of psychological trauma and negative stress. The integration of these disciplines has opened new possibilities for healing psychological trauma held in the body through the yogic practices of physical postures, mindfulness meditation and breathing techniques.

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Hip opening practices are another great way of releasing stress and tension from the body and mind. According to yoga tradition; stress, negative feelings and emotions can be stored in the hip region and so creating more flexibility and motion here is helpful in their release. Opening the hips gives a feeling of more freedom and expression through our creative energy center :-)

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It’s been a pleasure to give a mindfulness and yoga presentation this week at the Westmead Hospital in Western Sydney.




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An article reviewing the impact of Yoga interventions on risk factors for chronic disease found evidence that Yoga elicits favorable changes in body weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose levels (Yang, 2007).

Studies have also shown that Yoga interventions are beneficial to emotional wellness, with improvements demonstrated in stress management (Granath, Ingvarsson, von Thiele, & Lundberg, 2006) and depressive symptoms (Pilkington, Kirkwood, Rampes,& Richardson, 2005)




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Spine twists are a wonderful way to help manage back pain. The reverse triangle pose for example increases the flow of blood to the lower back region and helps improve the flexibility of the spine. It also strengthens the legs and hips and invigorates the abdominal organs through the squeezing action.




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Negative stress and tension appears in the body in various locations and commonly in the hips creating tightness. This is why the hip opening stretch can feel so good. The easier variation of the "Pigeon Pose" helps create supple and flexible hip joints, lengthens the hip flexor, stretches the thighs, gluteals and piriformis muscles and helps move stress out of the mind and body leading to a feeling of relaxation and peace.




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This easier version of "Gomukhasana" helps alleviate tiredness, tension and anxiety and also offers the physical benefits of relieving backaches, sciatica, rheumatism and overall back, shoulder and neck stiffness.




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The simple use of a chair can be a great way to stretch the spine and back muscles, hamstrings and side waists bringing quick relief to back stiffness and stress from work.



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Yoga "mudras" tend to be underused in western yoga but are powerful in creating energy shifts according to yoga tradition. Their subtle physical movements can alter moods, attitude and perception, helping to deepen the practitioner's level of awareness before entering mind states of stillness and meditation. The suggestion for modern day "yogis" is to bring these mind states of stillness into the movement of every day living :-)



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