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What’s actually happening in your body during anulom vilom, bhramari, kapalabhati, or bhastrika? This piece breaks down each technique one by one, what it does physiologically, what the Hatha Yoga Pradipika says about its traditional purpose, and what current clinical research does and doesn’t support. Includes a look at how bhastrika compares to the Wim Hof Method and to breath-hold training in freediving.
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What is yoga? And how is yoga different from regular exercise? An overview of yoga’s eight limbs, asana, pranayama, meditation, and beyond, examining what each component involves, its traditional textual basis, and the current state of clinical evidence supporting it. Discover how these ancient teachings align with modern science, revealing the profound benefits of yoga beyond the mat.
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Yoga Nidra is often called “yogic sleep,” but you stay aware the whole time, so why do people report feeling so deeply rested afterward? This piece breaks down what’s actually happening in the brain during practice, what the EEG research shows, what the traditional texts say about this state between wakefulness and sleep, and what current clinical evidence does and doesn’t support. Includes a look at whether Yoga Nidra can genuinely replace lost sleep, and its effects on stress and recovery.
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