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Yoga Breathing

Breathing is something we so take for granted, and quite rightly.  However, the way we breathe is such an important factor in our emotional and physical well-being.  Also, the more I study the Bowen Technqiue and deeper levels and anatomy and physiology, the more I realise how important it is to be sure that the diaphragm is free and relaxed and so aid relaxed breathing.

Read more about the benefits of good breathing here http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/wellbeing/5901075/Why-do-so-few-of-us-know-how-to-breathe-properly.html

Yoga Tree Pose

Walking in my local woods, near Leighton Buzzard, at 7am this morning I was yet again struck by the beauty of the trees.  Whatever shape and size they are they all have this sense of stability of being anchored deeply into the earth.  No wonder some people like to hug a tree to help them feel 'grounded' and calm.

There are a variety of ways of performing the Tree pose, depending on how balanced you are feeling and the strength of your core muscle group.  Here is a lovely basic pose:

http://www.yogamagazine.co.uk/view_pose.php?id=7