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Puff out those chest feathers for greater confidence!

27/6/2015

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Did you know that our posture can have an affect on our confidence levels? 

Ancient yogis were great scientists. Through careful observation of nature, they realised that different postures (asana) affected the mind, and have known for centuries that certain chest opening postures help to improve confidence levels. 

Modern science is now confirming this with a recent study inviting participants to attend a session where they were asked to think and write down their best and worst qualities. The participants were split into one of two conditions: the first sitting erect in a chair with chest puffed out (indicating a confident pose) and the other asked to curve their back in a slouched pose (our typical ‘office posture’). The results showed that those in the confident pose reported more positive thoughts than the those slouching.

Don't take our word for it. Become your own scientist and observe how your posture affects your mood. 
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Forward Bends

26/6/2015

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This info-graphic nicely illustrates the reason why we always instruct you to 'bend your legs' during most forward bends in yoga. Bending your legs reduces the risk of lower back strain, hamstring pull and shear stress on the sacrum:
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Breathe

3/4/2015

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The breath is the bridge between mind and body. Regulating the breath conciously helps to reduce the intensity of thoughts and is one of the best techniques for cleansing the mind. Lengthening the breath, especially the exhalation, regulates the heart rate and soothes the nervous system. So take a moment now to breathe in deeply and exhale slooooowly and completely.
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Body Care: Maintaining a Healthy Spine

3/2/2015

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Our friends at Built for Motion offer an excellent way to mobilise the thoracic spine while protecting the lumbar spine from rotation:
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