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Connected Warriors.” – Michael, SGM, U.S. Army Veteran with 20 years in service, RYT-200 A YOGA self-practice will help you learn how to handle stressful situations in a more relaxed manner by quieting and focusing your mind, which encourages positive thoughts and self-acceptance. By increasing relaxation and lowering stress, you may feel benefits in the following areas: • Increased resiliency to stress • Heightened cardiovascular conditioning, lower blood pressure and weight management • Stronger bones, improved immune functions and increased oxygen supply to the body • Improved mental and physical health; management of PTS and TBI symptoms Longer and deeper sleep • • Increased strength, flexibility, balance and focus A non-pharmaceutical method to manage pain and relieve stress life • • Improved self-confidence, self-worth, enhanced ease and equanimity in daily • Some benefits of correct breathing are a flexible spine, improved posture, healthy nervous, immune and autonomic systems, improved circulation, increased oxygenated blood and improved metabolism. • Some symptoms of incorrect breathing are bad posture, restricted movements, nervous tension, anxiety, poor circulation, lung/breathing conditions, fatigue and depression. Trauma-Conscious Yoga 107 of 1039