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Opening the Rib Cage

Opening the Rib Cage Years ago I was a rabbit mouth breather, short and shallow. Stress was the name of the game. I would often find myself shallow breathing or holding my breath in a not so good way and … Continue reading

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Pranayama – Yogic Breathing – Alternate Nostril/Nadi Shodhana

What is Pranayama – yogic breathing? It is intentional breathing without strain. Yes without strain. Are there benefits to intentional breathing? You bet. There has started to be more research on the subject and books have been written about the … Continue reading

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