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How Shallow Breathing Makes Stress Worse (and Hurts Your Body)

How Shallow Breathing Makes Stress Worse (and Hurts Your Body)

Yoga Insights, Yoga Therapy

Ever notice yourself taking short, quick breaths when you’re stressed? Turns out, that shallow breathing isn’t just a nervous habit – it actually fuels stress and pain in your body. Here’s the lowdown on this not-so-great cycle and how to break...

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We’re excited to share that Nadejda has complete We’re excited to share that Nadejda has completed advanced training in Ayurvedic Abhyanga Massage—a traditional, healing full-body oil massage rooted in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda.

💆‍♀️ What is Abhyanga?
A warm herbal oil massage customized to your unique dosha (body constitution), Abhyanga is designed to restore balance, nourish the body, and calm the mind.

✨ Benefits include:
🌿 Soothes the nervous system & reduces stress
🌿 Stimulates lymphatic drainage & boosts immunity
🌿 Releases muscular tension & promotes deep sleep
🌿 Nourishes the skin & supports inner harmony

This is more than a massage—it’s a sacred ritual of self-care for body, mind, and spirit.
Now available by appointment 🌸

\#AbhyangaMassage #Ayurveda #HolisticHealing #NarayaniWellness #SelfCareRitual #AyurvedicMassage #DoshaBalance
Lokāḥ Samastāḥ Sukhino Bhavantu 🕊️ “M Lokāḥ Samastāḥ Sukhino Bhavantu 🕊️
“May all beings everywhere be happy and free.”

This ancient Sanskrit mantra is more than a phrase — it’s a living prayer, a shared intention, and a soft reminder that our personal peace is woven into the fabric of all life.

Whether whispered in meditation, sung in kirtan, or quietly held in your heart, this mantra invites compassion, unity, and a deep sense of interconnection.

Let it ripple outward — from your breath into the world. 🌍
#LokahSamastahSukhinoBhavantu #MantraMeditation #AhimsaInAction #YogaOffTheMat #PeaceForAllBeings #Peace #mantra #meditation
Balance in yoga? It’s not just about not falling Balance in yoga?
It’s not just about not falling over. 😉

✅ Standing poses build proprioception.
🌀 Your nervous system recalibrates.
🧠 Your mind returns to stillness.
💨 Your breath becomes the bridge.
🌿 Your lifestyle begins to sync with nature’s rhythm.

Yoga teaches:
Balance is not a destination.
It’s a returning.
Again and again—on the mat and in life.

📖 From the ancient texts:
• “Yoga is the stilling of the mind’s fluctuations.” — Yoga Sutra 1.2
• “One who is not shaken by pleasure or pain is steady in wisdom.” — Bhagavad Gita 5.20

✨ How do you find your center today?

#BalanceInYoga #balance #Samatvam #YogaTherapyWisdom #ModernYogi #InnerStillness #keepyourbalance
Aging doesn’t mean losing independence—it mean Aging doesn’t mean losing independence—it means adapting with wisdom.

In our Yoga Therapy for Elders sessions, we focus on practical skills that support everyday life:

Fall prevention through balance training
Sit-to-stand & floor-to-stand transitions to stay active and capable
Core strength to support posture and spinal health
Hand grip strengthening for daily tasks—from washing dishes to opening jars
We also include:

Gentle breathwork to calm the nervous system and build resilience
These practices help elders move with greater ease—both on and off the mat.
Because aging well means sustaining quality of life and independence.

Curious if this is right for you or a loved one?
Send a DM to learn more or join our next session.

#YogaTherapy #ElderWellness #AgingWithGrace #FallPrevention #FunctionalYoga #YogaForSeniors #TherapeuticMovement
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Is yoga therapy available virtually or only in person?

Both! I have a small number of in-person slots; however, virtual offers us more flexibility. If you feel strongly that you'd like to meet in person and my slots are full, I'm happy to start working with you virtually and put you on the waitlist for in-person sessions.

Does my private health insurance cover your services?

Yes, As registered members with THE RITMA COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE ASSOCIATION, most yoga therapy services can be covered under "Alternate medicine and Naturotherapy" by your health insurance. Massage therapy services are covered under the standard "Massage Therapy" category.

We can provide you with an insurance receipt after your session to help you claim reimbursement. Just let us know at your next appointment!

Please note: Coverage details can vary depending on your specific insurance plan. We recommend contacting your provider directly to confirm coverage for yoga therapy services.

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