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Tag: breathing

Can behavioural science help me hack self-care?

In my day job, I’m used to looking at other people’s health behaviours and dissecting what the challenges are and … More

behaviour change, behavioural science, breathing, meditation, pranayama, self-care, yoga

Why I thought “Breath” was disappointing (and even a little worrying)

There is a lot of food for thought in this yoga bible, but frankly I’m disappointed by the science-washing and the missed opportunity to put forward something great. Maybe science communication should be left to those with some scientific training after all.

book review, breath, breathing, popular science

How stress messes up your immune system (and where yoga fits in)

Stress really fucks up the immune system in various different ways. Yoga’s positive effects on our immunity are likely due to its effects on our stress levels.

breathing, health, immune response, science, stress, vagus nerve, wellbeing, yoga, yoga immunity, yoga science

Yoga and mhealth – the perfect recipe for health empowerment?

Digital health can be a beautiful way to deliver the tools we all need to take a more active role in our health and wellbeing. So what happens when you combine it with yoga practices? The perfect recipe for self-care and empowerment, apparently.

breathing, chronic disease, digital health, health engagement, meditation, mHealth, patient activation, self-care, self-management, yoga, yoga science

5 reasons why you should start a breathing practice today

Last year I attended breathing school. You would have thought that after 38 years of being alive I would know … More

breath, breathing, health, mental health, physical health, wellbeing, yoga, yoga breathing, yoga science

Why I teach – and yoga as a tool for empowerment

You may have noticed that I haven’t written in a while. A few weeks ago I had a family emergency … More

breathing, health, health engagement, mental health, patient activation, wellbeing, yoga

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    Yin sequence to release the upper body after work (minimal props!)
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