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fromYoga Journal
1 week ago

This Standing Forward Bend Variation Can Calm Your Mind

Big Toe Pose ( Padangusthasana), in which the student grasps the big toes with the index and middle fingers while keeping the spine extended (Figure 1), is a more advanced variation of a standing forward bend. The difficulty is not only in reaching the toes, but in maintaining the quality of that movement so that the spine is freed rather than compressed.
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fromYoga Journal
2 weeks ago

This Yoga Pose Is a Gateway to Focus and Balance

Tree Pose develops physical balance, spinal stability, and focused concentration, teaching inner dynamism and mental stillness essential to asana, pranayama, and meditation.
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fromYoga Journal
2 weeks ago

A Simple Yoga Pose to Help You Through Complicated Times

Paschimottanasana requires hamstring length and pelvic rotation; emphasize lifting the spine to maintain a straight back and cultivate a calm, non‑striving forward bend.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What is the best pillow for your sleeping style?

Choose a pillow that keeps the head and neck aligned with the spine and matches sleep posture to prevent disrupted sleep and related health problems.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Want fewer morning aches? You might have to change the way you sleep

Maintain spinal alignment during sleep by matching standing posture, avoiding stomach sleeping, and adjusting pillows or mattress to prevent morning neck and back pain.
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