More oxygen to the lungs may translate into more oxygen to the brain and other tissues, including those areas that are in the process of healing. Yogic relaxation has been shown to increase blood flow to the periphery of the body, such as the hands and feet. This is also evidence that when muscles are chronically tight, blood flow through them may be restricted. Some areas may build up metabolic waste products, potentially contributing to soreness. Less oxygen and nutrients being delivered to the tissue inhibits normal functioning, and we might expect the muscles to be less strong, less efficient, and more prone to injury than it might otherwise be. (source: Timothy McCall, M.D.)
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Reading Room
- Autobiography of a Yogi
- Bikram Yoga, Bikram Choudhury's Book
- Bringing Yoga To Life – The Everyday Practice of Enlightened Living – by Donna Farhi
- Eat for Health by Dr. Joel Fuhrman
- Foundation
- Hatha Yoga: The Hidden Language, Symbols, Secrets & Metaphors
- In An Unspoken Voice – How The Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness – by Peter Levine
- Intuition, Knowing Beyond Logic by Osho
- Live in a Better Way by Dalai Lama
- Living, Loving & Learning by Leo Buscaglia
- Striking Thoughts – Wisdom for Daily Living – by Bruce Lee
- The Deeper Dimension of Yoga by George Feuerstein
- The Four Agreements
- The Four Elements of Change
- The Heart of Yoga by T.K.V. Desikarchar
- The Modern Vegetarian Kitchen
- The Reflective Life by Ken Gire
- The Sacred Yes
- The Seeker's Guide – Making Your Life A Spiritual Adventure
- The Untethered Soul
- The Way We're Working Isn't Working by Tony Schwartz
- The Wisdom of Insecurity
- Yoga & Ayurveda, Self-Healing & Self-Realization by David Frawley
- Yoga Gems by Georg Feuerstein
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