It’s not only New Year when we take time to reflect on the accomplishments and setbacks of the days gone by. Regularly doing so not only helps us evaluate ourselves but also provides an opportunity to set our sails and chart a better course for the months ahead.

The field of mental health is witnessing an upsurge in popularity of various mind-body healing techniques that address issues ranging from stress relief to mood and anxiety disorders.

The combination of proven western psychology and eastern mind-body practices such as Yoga have become an effective antidote to emotional and psychological issues.

Yoga is growing in popularity across the world as never before. This can be attributed to the ease and flexibility that yoga provides, and the multiple benefits it brings to those that practice it.

Conscious breath regulation or control of vital energy, also called Pranayama, is one of the essential techniques of Yoga, particularly when working with people who are experiencing stress or anxiety. To most people in the so-called Western civilization, the most commonly known breathing technique is diaphragmatic breathing.