How does yoga help lower anxiety levels?

There is an interesting article at Psychology Today on yoga stating :”Evidence that yoga can enhance anxiety-killing neurotransmitters in the brain”: Why does yoga help and a flood of alcohol hurt? Well, the money is on GABA. Gamma-aminobutryic acid is a neurotransmitter I’ve made brief mention of before. GABA is the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter inContinue reading “How does yoga help lower anxiety levels?”

Thinking of starting or resuming yoga in middle age?

Where to begin and how to practice yoga as you get older including general points on ageing, some risk factors, osteoporosis, balance, back pain, sciatica, joint pain, metabolism and the efficacy of Pilates. To download & print an illustrated pdf, click HERE. From the article by Dr Loren Fishman, New York Times – 8th MayContinue reading “Thinking of starting or resuming yoga in middle age?”