Yoga for the hands--sounds too good to be true. Do it at the office,
on an airplane, lying in bed. Seasoned yoga teacher Gertrud Hirschi has
used these hand postures to ease asthma, relieve flu symptoms, think
more effectively, relieve tension, even have a bowel movement. The
possibilities she attributes to these ancient Indian techniques are
endless. Join the tips of the index finger and thumb: this clears the
mind. Switch the thumb to the little finger: this restores the body's
fluid balance. It's not quite that easy, of course. Hirschi is careful
to lay out exercise regimens, related herbal remedies, and associated
affirmations. Like a classroom instructor, she guides with simultaneous
breathing advice and conjures up helpful images. From building
character to healing emotional pain, from bringing luck to connecting
with the divine, mudras can work wonders. Now limber up those digits
and lets get into spiritual shape. --Brian Bruya
The "politicalization" of research findings has become prevalent over the past two decades. Politics often prevents the implementation of policy supported by irrefutable science. Most of us understand something about how this is happening with stem cell research, but Cornell's Madelon Finkel delves deep into the subject to make the issues clear, also revealing how ideology and politics are distorting, diminishing, and destroying scientific research results regarding topics from needle exchange to medical marijuana use and HIV/AIDS prevention.
Practicing yoga creates a sense of calm and focus and heightens awareness of the body's functions and movements. For children with sensory processing difficulties - because they either have low sensory thresholds and are overwhelmed by sensory stimulation or because they have high thresholds and do not register stimulation - yoga can be hugely beneficial.
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