Improve Sensory Discrimination with Alternate-Nostril Yoga Breathing By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “alternate nostril breathing, has a long history in Ayurvedic medicine and yoga, where it’s thought to harmonize the two hemispheres of the brain, resulting in a balanced in physical, mental and emotional well-being.” – Paula Watkins Yoga practice is becoming […]
Improve Calmness with Alternate Nostril Yoga Breathing By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “alternate nostril breathing . . . it’s thought to harmonize the two hemispheres of the brain, resulting in a balanced in physical, mental and emotional well-being. While science has yet to really explore what might be going on in terms […]
Improve Drug Resistant Major Depressive Disorder with Yoga Breathing Exercises By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga breathing can help you manage the symptoms of both anxiety and depression. After years of meditating, and learning to observe my anxiety-based depression, I actually recovered from a condition that literally almost killed me. I regained […]
Improve Memory with Yoga Nostril Breathing Techniques By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “For breath is life, and if you breathe well you will live long on earth.” – Sanskrit Proverb Yoga practice is becoming increasingly popular in the west, for good reason. It has documented benefits for the individual’s psychological and […]
Yoga is the Preferred Exercise for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “By increasing muscle mass through strengthening poses, yoga can improve your metabolism, helping you maintain a healthy body weight. Studies suggest that regular practice helps normalize blood pressure and cholesterol levels. By inducing a feeling […]
Improve Physiological Adaptation to High Altitude with Yoga and Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Pranayama techniques allow for maximizing your lung capacity, which becomes critical at high altitudes.” – D.. M. Kumar Breathing is essential for life and generally occurs automatically. It’s easy to take for granted as it’s been […]
Meditation and Yogic Breathing Techniques Improve Respiration and Psychological Well-Being By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga, meditation and other relaxation techniques all depend on focusing on the breath. There are many benefits of meditation and proper breathing is an important part of learning how to calm the mind and body.” – Home Care Assistance […]
Improve the Symptoms of Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, a Rare Lung Disease, with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The daily practice of yoga can help in strengthening the muscles of the chest, increase lung capacity and boost oxygen intake.” – Ayurvalley Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a very rare lung disease “caused by the abnormal […]
Activate the Brain and Synchronize the Cerebral Hemispheres with Kriya Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Kriya yoga in Sanskrit means “to move.” The yoga combines all the energy in the body of the mind and to increase the concentration and the awareness in the body. It helps in energizing all the parts […]
Normalize Heart Rate Processes with Yoga Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Heart Rate Variability is the ability of the heart rate to change from beat to beat., which is based off the activity of the nervous system. HRV is a more accurate measure of a person’s health than examining only the […]