This week I wanted to do a post on one of my favorite types of exercise, yoga. Yoga is a mind-body exercise that brings the physical and mental disciplines together so your body can be stable and calm. There are many styles, forms, and intensities to yoga.
For about four years I have been practicing yoga. As a student with a learning disability, Yoga is an exercise that has been very beneficial to me when I need to let out my frustration that I have from a class, homework, or a teacher. In addition, I often use Yoga as a nice 30 minute study break so that I can regain my focus and attention.
One of my favorite styles of Yoga is called Kundalini which focuses more on breathing exercises then actually poses. One of my favorite breathing exercises in Kundalini Yoga is the breath of fire. If I am having a very rough day in a class, this exercise really helps relieve the stress.
Below is a demo of breath of fire I found on Youtube. (Note this video may seem strange, but this technique really helps get rid of all the stress that's in your body!)
Below I have listed some articles about the specific styles of yoga and research that is being done with yoga and learning disabilities. Feel free to take and look and maybe go to your local gym and try taking a Yoga class! You may like it!
Yoga Style Guide
Yoga Article from Mayo Clinic Website
Learning Disabilities and Yoga Article
Yoga and Learning Disabilities (Article 2) -This gives you a yoga routine to practice
Namaste!
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