Calibrate Your Body
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Every body needs calibration from time to time. Deep breathing and various meditations lowers oxidative stress and quells the release of stress hormones. Fasting, eating raw natural foods and consuming healthy juices are ways to calibrate the body and balance digestion. Plan the meals for the day carefully and intentionally so hunger doesn’t impulsively choose low value, easy to grab foods.
To get started, here are meditations to calibrate or reset the mind and body.
Laughing Yoga
Laughing Yoga or Hasya Yoga
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Gelotology, is the study of humor and laughter and its effects on the body. (Dictionary.com)
Benefits of Laughter
Reduces stress hormones
Stimulates immune system
Increases circulation
Invigorates the brain
May prevent heart disease
3 Types of Laughing Yoga
Humming Laughter - Keep your mouth closed and laugh with a “hum.”
Silent Laughter - Make a laughing face without making a sound and either look at yourself in the mirror or at someone else and make funny faces.
Gradient Laughter - Start with a smile, then a giggle and allow it to build gradually into a full belly laugh. Then slow the laughter and bring it back to a smile.