Conscious breathing exercises, or pranayama, are a big part of yoga. Particularly with those who are experiencing stress or anxiety. In Western contexts, diaphragmatic breathing is the most commonly known breathing technique but new scientific research is beginning to shed light on other pranayama techniques and their benefits.  Breathing consciously is...

Are you pregnant but want to keep fit? Then yoga could be what you are looking for. Advocates claim it boosts mind and body, helping to keep your pregnancy hassle-free. So what can yoga do for you? Yoga is an ancient Indian form of exercise with an holistic approach, meaning...

After narrowing down potential employee candidates, I received the following message from one of them:  "Your bio states that you had an experience while engaged in yoga. You said while engaging in yoga you had a revelation to spread love. I am a Baptist preacher and I do not promote...

For beginners, Affirmats recommends a technique called vipassana (Pali, “insight”), which comes from the oldest tradition of Buddhism, the Theravada. The advantage of vipassana is that it can be taught in an entirely secular way. Experts in this practice generally acquire their training in a Buddhist context, of course—and most...