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Truth time: Our brains don’t know the difference between being chased by a tiger and being pinged by a triggering email. Both activate the amygdala—the part of our brain that kicks on when we are in distress and perceive a danger (real or imagined). This brings on the fight-flight-freeze response. Hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline flood your system, creating intense and immediate reactions: Your heart rate increases, your palms sweat, and you may feel the urge to run or hide until the danger goes away. This biological response can save your life when you’re in real and urgent per...

“Take a breath.” That’s the first thing people suggest when someone seems anxious or agitated. It’s not only good instinct, it’s solid science. Andrew Huberman, PhD, a Stanford University neurobiologist, offers a calming breathing technique called the physiological sigh: Breath in through the nose, then breathe in a little more. Then take a long exhalation through the mouth. Repeat three times. His research found that this technique can noticeably slow a racing heart in as little as 40 seconds. This practice seems to be hardwired in all of us, Huberman says. We often do it in our sl...

We know that exercise is great for our general health, but can mindful movement like vinyasa yoga also boost our immunity? “Exercise and movement are very important for supporting our immunity and overall health,” says Dr. Vani Gandhi, an infectious diseases and integrative medicine specialist at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. But when it comes to immunity, not all forms of exercise are equal. “There’s a relatively new field of medicine called exercise immunology,” Gandhi says. “Studies have shown that moderate exercise can activate immune cells, which have anti-inf...

Kicking off your day with an energizing morning yoga practice can be a beautiful way to find focus and feel more balanced and empowered in any season. That’s especially true in kapha season (aka spring), as we shake off winter’s doldrums and feel our creativity firing up.  This kapha-balancing sequence offered by yoga teacher, author, and Ayurvedist Claire Raggozzino focuses on dynamic movement with longer holds, chest openers, and twists to cleanse and strengthen the body. Back-bending and twisting encourage opening the heart to help you relax and release attachments.  While practicing...

3 Beginner tips Give yourself permission to make mistakes. Anything that comes up while you practice isn’t wrong—it’s information. Aim for progress, not perfection. Simply being willing to try helps you become more embodied. Build body awareness incrementally. The ultimate goal of yoga asana is to develop a deeper, more mindful and attuned relationship with yourself—which takes time and practice. — Photo: Ian Spanier 1. Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge) From Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward–Facing Dog Pose), step your right foot forward, outside of your right hand. Keep your torso and both ...