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I have a lot of trouble sleeping.
Its difficult for me to quiet my mind and actually relax.
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After all, I always thought yoga was a great way to relax and calm down.
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Catherine Howe is a certified yoga instructor and owner of Sensory Yoga Wellness.
Addingbreathworkhere can be quite exhilarating, energizing, and uplifting and takes a lot of lung capacity.
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She recommends adding a dramatic, audible exhale as you rise up into Upward Salute.
We have time to self-reflect, look inward, leaving the backline of the body open and stretched.
We often live our lives on a hamster wheel, spinning and spinning.
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Sometimes, that wheel is so fast we don’t know how to step off, she says.
There is such a rush when the arm reach is accompanied by a deep inhale.
Upward-Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana)
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This pose can help open your heart.
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When the heart chakra is in balance, we can accept and feel the love and energies around us.
Were more willing to receive and be open to the energy and love, says Howe.
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