Shyamala Salian, Author at AMI Yoga

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Yoga (Restorative wellness) practices for Seniors over 65 years

Authors: Shyamala Salian, Megha Dhargalkar. Meditation: Usha Karnik, Seema Thakkar. Asana photos: Monica Kapadia, R.Vedavalli and Sita.S.Iyer How old is "old?" As you can see, there's no simple answer to that question. Old age has been described as a time…

Shyamala SalianMarch 9, 2023

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Neuro yoga for better oxygenation to the brain

Yoga improves brain oxygenation and blood flow Consider these facts: The brain represents just 2% of your body weight, yet it uses about 20% of the body's oxygen supply. Oxygenation plays a significant role for brain health!! Shrinkage of the…

Shyamala SalianOctober 18, 2022

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Be a charismatic and inspirational personality with Pranayama practices!!

Being focused and calm are key elements needed during life's crucial moments, think about this - US Navy seals, the most elite counter terrorism forces in the world practice breath regulation as part of their training. "A stage actor’s ability to…

Shyamala SalianJune 16, 2022

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Yoga for Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism

Around 200 million people world-wide have some form of Thyroid dysfunction and 42 million people in India have been estimated to be suffering from this disorder. All caused by the thyroid gland, a tiny 2-inch butterfly shaped gland weighing less…

Shyamala SalianJune 16, 2022

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How Yoga helps alleviate anxiety by giving you a mental reboot

yoga helps alleviate anxiety and stress The pandemic has induced a roller coaster like existence with sudden highs and lows thus negatively impacting mental equanimity. The “new normal” with transformed professional and personal routines has generated challenges of social isolation and uncertainty of…

Shyamala SalianJune 16, 2022

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Burnout and Depressed? – jump-start your wellness with Yoga!

The term burn out is normally considered as a work-related condition as a result of feeling overworked and ineffective, to the point of exhaustion. Symptoms may include fatigue, headaches, depression, anxiety, insomnia, dysregulated body clock, abnormal hormone levels (including thyroid, cortisol…

Shyamala SalianJune 16, 2022

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How neuro yoga helps amplify neuro-muscular coordination

Do you: feel enthralled watching Ronaldo hit a goal in a ‘win or lose’ penalty shot or in a cricket match when the ball is hit high up in the air with the entire audience holding their breath till the…

Shyamala SalianJuly 21, 2021