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Intercostal breathing has a very precise technique and once you learn it, it will be very easy for you to practice it and get all its benefit

La respiración intercostal es aquella técnica de pranayama en la que utilizamos los músculos intercostales. Tiene una técnica muy precisa y una vez la aprendes, te será muy fácil practicarla y obtener todos sus beneficios.

Box Breathing is a pranayama technique used to manage stressful situations. It has been out there for hundreds of years but it has become super popular among navy SEALS! so, if it works for them, it will definitely work for you and me, right?
The reason why is called box breathing is that it happens in 4  equal counts. Breathing in 4 secs, holding it in 4, breathing out in 4 and holding with an empty stomach in 4.

By using the diaphragm in Three-Part-Breath, you will not only improve your breathing but also strengthen your intestinal muscles and diaphragm. 

By practising regularly, you can develop muscle memory, which allows you to take deeper breaths even when your body is on auto-pilot.

Alternate Nostril Breath is one of the most beneficial techniques for calming your body and mind. This simple yet effective process can help you overcome anxiety, stress or even difficulty sleeping if done regularly at bedtime!

Yoga Eye Pillows:

Yoga eye pillows are small, round props that you use to cover your eyes during your practice. They’re filled with flaxseed, lavender, or chamomile, which help to promote relaxation and stress relief. Eye pillows can be used in any yoga practice, but they’re most beneficial in restorative poses.

Combine all your ingredients in a high-speed blender, food processor or mixing bowl and blend/mix until a thick dough remains.

Alcohol is harmful to those who try to thin or stay healthy:

Alcohol is high in calories and has no nutritional value. It may also stop you from losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight.

It is about staying fit and versatile. Getting more oxygen into your body and feeling amazing through the strain relief yoga brings.

But why do you have to try yoga? Keep reading and find some great reasons to start practising today!

1. Yoga is a great way to stay fit.
2. It helps to improve breathing and gets more oxygen into your body.

By practising mindfulness meditation, people often become more aware of their thoughts and behaviours, which leads them to start helping others around them. Research has shown the link between mindfulness and altruism; mindful people are more likely to help others, even by making small gestures like holding the door open to someone or smiling at a stranger.

In addition to these general benefits, good sleep can also help you stay alert and focused during the day, make good decisions, and manage stress better.
It is especially important if you’re experiencing chronic stress, as it can help keep your cortisol levels in check.

2.  Warm-up
As with any other physical activity, you should warm up before running if you don’t want to get injured. A 5-minute brisk walk should do the trick.

Last but not least, sugar can also lead to sugar cravings. And once you start craving sugar, it can be challenging to stop!

One way to help reduce sugar cravings is by…

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